The first impression that the film gave to me was that it was going to be one more of the same bunch of Euro-leftist films simply telling us about how cruel life is to some, how the system sucks and making an "hagiography" of the portrayed "unfortunate" character. Well, I found that this film for once, goes much deeper than that.
What we actually get is a picture of the failed bureaucratic system of "social care" (a la Francaise) not by focusing on 'politics" but through a strong and touching human story. The film-makers present us with a strong, direct portrayal of the leading character (Rosetta). We see Rosetta's struggle for survival but also her inner struggles and the power of individual human qualities (strength, forgiveness, etc...).
All this comes with a big "BUT"... The constant, hectic motion of the camera during the first half of the film drove me totaly dizzy and, coupled with the almost complete lack of dialogue, I felt my eyes closing 4 times... Then, in the second half, the dialogue gets... invented, the camera starts moving a little more smoothly and the plot starts to unfold. Your choice! ( a combined 6/10 from me for all the reasons above).
What we actually get is a picture of the failed bureaucratic system of "social care" (a la Francaise) not by focusing on 'politics" but through a strong and touching human story. The film-makers present us with a strong, direct portrayal of the leading character (Rosetta). We see Rosetta's struggle for survival but also her inner struggles and the power of individual human qualities (strength, forgiveness, etc...).
All this comes with a big "BUT"... The constant, hectic motion of the camera during the first half of the film drove me totaly dizzy and, coupled with the almost complete lack of dialogue, I felt my eyes closing 4 times... Then, in the second half, the dialogue gets... invented, the camera starts moving a little more smoothly and the plot starts to unfold. Your choice! ( a combined 6/10 from me for all the reasons above).