A sign of what could be built within this subgenre and what its creator could make in the future.

“Currents” is so strong without explanations.

It’s a film that changes every time you, the viewer, lose the chance to be fully present for someone you love.

A film that centers on community and family, finding strength in this communion despite all the horrors that must be endured. 

It’s magical realism that feels more plausible than otherworldly, which makes for a disorienting experience.

A major discovery, handling grief with alluring stylistic choices that enhance the already remarkable narrative.

It’s a homily, presented with the potency and style of performance poetry.