Director of "The Wild Boys" and "After Blue," Bertrand Mandico has a specific approach to his filmmaking endeavors. With "She Is Conann," Mandico takes on the character of Conan the Barbarian, created by Robert E. Howard, only this is no adaptation of the literary source. It's a very different tale of high adventure, with Mandico generating a surreal study of evolution and empowerment as various stages of the warrior's life are explored, often in graphic detail. Mandico stays close to his helming habits, employing muse Elina Lowensohn in a supporting role, sticking with set-bound visuals, and pumping in the glitter. "She Is Conan" is something to see, taking a big swing with all the artful oddity. It isn't particularly compelling as a story of reflection, but Mandico's not one to invest in drama. He's more turned on by visual intensity, and there's plenty of that here. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com