Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl

The Observer“A characteristically bittersweet, slightly perverse tale...” The film unfolds in a series of carefully framed tableaux, the acting is stylised, the result exquisite...

The Independent“Nothing about this short film could be as remarkable as its creator...” There are perhaps shades of Bresson in its highly deliberate, simple style. Old-fashioned without being old-hat, beady and yet wistful, this meditation on desire and its travails has a light touch, and it belies the astonishing age of its maker...

The Telegraph“A curious, elliptical little film...” This is very visibly an old man’s film — the camera barely moves, and conversations unfold with characters sitting right next to each other, to minimise shooting and editing. The effect is disconcerting, sometimes intentionally so...

Guardian“Not without its charms...” If it was the debut of a young film-maker, it would never be getting a release; it's not even feature-length. There are few dramatic peaks or troughs along the way, but the ending comes like a sharp punchline...

Total Film “Truly succinct...” Nominally set in modern Lisbon, Eccentricities weaves a dream-like atmosphere, in which the characters are strangely constrained by old-fashioned social codes. Contrasting elegant surfaces and heartfelt feelings, it’s an enigmatic gem...

Time Out film“Delightful...” Sly, understated and ruthlessly focused, the functional yet elegant photography by Sabine Lancelin enhances the film’s ironic kick...

Channel4 Film“Like an artfully arranged bouquet...” For those who aren't already put off by the title, its clever-clever, self-reflexive narrative stylings won't be to everyone's taste, but as beautifully packaged, multi-layered musings on the nature of love and art go, this takes some beating...

Empire“Not yet reviewed”

Little White Lies“Not yet reviewed”

Variety“Not yet reviewed”