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Review of by Simran Hans for Observer (UK) — 23 Dec 2018

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Malaysian-born writer-director Yen Tan shoots stylishly in black and white 16mm, each frame a tasteful photograph. What’s most skilful, though, is the way he succeeds in complicating archetypes.

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This review of 1985 (2018) was written by and published by Observer (UK) on 23 Dec 2018.

1985 has generally received positive reviews.

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