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Stella (2022)
Beautiful Gem of a Film
Stella is a beautifully told story of a German Jewish university student in England who was cut off from family and support after Kristallnacht in 1938. Now a refugee, she makes her way to Scotland to find employment as a German tutor in the home of a Nazi sympathizer. As in the tale of Cinderella, Stella must make her way in an alien environment, hiding her identity and ultimately making a life for herself.
This film is a gem. Jessica Fox has written and directed a lyrical story that is tight and beautifully resolved. The actors, without exception, give fine performances. Oli Fyne, as Stella, is a standout. The skillful cinematography, beautiful original score and carefully designed costumes and sets richly evoke 1930's rural Scotland. This film deserves the awards it has garnered.