Just saw "Saint Omer" today at Lincoln Center. Excellent writing and direction by Alice Diop. This film is short-listed for Oscar consideration. No fancy camera moves or special effects, just narrative filmmaking at its best. The majority of the women in the audience were weeping. When a film can touch the audience like this, it is a remarkable achievement and accomplishment. This has Oscar written all over it. I think it’s the best film nationally and internationally I’ve seen in many years. France should be honored that the first African woman director (France’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar) came out swinging with this unforgettable film. Based on a true story. [French with English subtitles]