Claire Denis's latest is a jigsaw puzzle of a film that goes out of its own way to punch you in the jaw when you least expect it to.

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This film is a must-see, an eye-opening debut that deserves to be part of the current film conversation.

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Typical descriptions of the Dardennes’ work—humble without being slight, realistic while maintaining a distinctly cinematic flair—are accurate enough when speaking of this film, but they fail to account for its momentum.

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The Catechism Cataclysm isn’t a vengeful attack, nor is its purpose easily interpreted. Much like the non-sequitur stories that Father Billy relates as hopeful parables, there’s never any understanding or morale behind what this movie is.

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In addition to being a technical and conceptual marvel, Rebirth is a graceful testament to humanity’s ability to persevere in the face of unspeakable tragedy.

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Clio Barnard’s cinematic assemblage on English playwright Andrea Dunbar is certainly a document of sorts, but to call it a documentary would be to slight it: The Arbor is equal parts fact, reenactment, and archival footage.

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