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‘Slow’ by Marija Kavtaradzė Explores the Choreography of Desire

©Courtesy of Kimstim Films Slow is certainly an apt title for this charming little romcom about a dance instructor and a sign-language interpreter she employs while teaching a class of hearing-impaired teenagers. There is nothing forced or hurried about their relationship, which blossoms naturally as the two explore the limits and horizons of their own…

‘Slow’ Film Review – Asexuality in Focus in Lithuania’s Oscar Submission

Relatively recent definitions of different types of sexual orientation and gender identity have helped to shine a spotlight on those who most certainly already existed but didn’t – and still might not – necessarily fit into a particular box. Because society has largely advocated for heteronormative relationships throughout history, it can be difficult for those…