You have it now. Buy, don't rent this film. It's a keeper. Most notable and with great kudos to the director, the films stays true to itself almost all the way through. Far enough to beat out most other films. There are a few quibbles toward the end of the film, but not enough to shake off the aura it imparts just giving yourself over to its story.
The camera moves efficiently and cleanly throughout the film, and the actors respond with clean understated action and dialog.
The story is spare, and I found what I think is a clue to the writer's intention, as the protagonist describes the menu purpose of "Fish in Butter and Basil sauce." Listen for it and see if you don't agree, she is speaking to us about her story/film.
To own this is, like Nurse Betty, to own something you just have to pull out and watch a couple of times a year. just because they're so darn good.
No wonder the folks in H'wood are busy at making an American version for 2007.
The camera moves efficiently and cleanly throughout the film, and the actors respond with clean understated action and dialog.
The story is spare, and I found what I think is a clue to the writer's intention, as the protagonist describes the menu purpose of "Fish in Butter and Basil sauce." Listen for it and see if you don't agree, she is speaking to us about her story/film.
To own this is, like Nurse Betty, to own something you just have to pull out and watch a couple of times a year. just because they're so darn good.
No wonder the folks in H'wood are busy at making an American version for 2007.