The story is about an art director who is pondering over an ad to promote a rather boring museum exhibition. This beginning of the story may sound boring. It is. And it isnt. Nothing is what it seems in this movie. Not even the trailer will make you understand what to expect of this confusing movie.
Mind provoking, but only IF you like to use your brain while watching movies. I would confidently dare to state that this movie is definitely NOT suited for the masses. Only the (very hardened) arthouse movie viewer will be able to really adore this gem.
How can I best explain to you the very intellingent and pleasant weirdness of this movie? Maybe how I can best describe it is by telling you that this director has got the talent to portray everyday thoughts and feelings with such accurate detail that it becomes simultaneously painful and very funny to watch. Forgetting to pick up the kids from school, after which the kids get angry at the parent, sounds like a very cliche and boring scene. But the way in which such a scene is directed, gives me as a viewer the suggestion that there is something more going on, that isnt revealed. What? It is left open. But a lot of things get suggested. Does the father neglect his kids? Are the kids mentally ill? We dont know, but the suspicion is tangible.
This guessing about other ones hidden motives is a constant in this movie. Can I trust another person? How can I know for sure? Only a few Imdb reviewers mentioned this theme of trust, even though it is explicitly mentioned in the movie. Trust is also a central theme in the magnificent movie "Turist", made by the same director, in which a man flees when he sees an avalanche approaching, without first taking care of his wife and kids. The trust issues that the woman has to deal with after they all survive the avalanche, almost breaks up their marriage. What if the person you are most intimate with, suddenly doesnt care for you when you are most in need? How do you know for sure, that your husband or wife will be there for you, when you are most in need?
When a director hasgot the talent to turn the most ordinary, everyday feelings into something very tangible and suspenseful, then he has got me sitting at the edge of my seat. This movie consists for 2 and a half hour long of nothing else but mondane, everyday routines like board meetings, dinner parties, museum exhibits. This may sound boring, but it aint. I will guarantee all you arthouse afficionados, that this movie will rock your boat in a way you havent witnessed before. Cant reveal spoilers here.
A very deserved first prize from the Cannes film festival jury. Very original story. Very meaningful too, for those who like to use their brains while watching. Terrific photography and a gorgeous use of the soundtrack. This is pure cinematography! A breath of fresh air in the world of movies. If you like this one be sure to check out "Turist" and "Play" from the same director. This director has got a magic touch. Brilliant!
Mind provoking, but only IF you like to use your brain while watching movies. I would confidently dare to state that this movie is definitely NOT suited for the masses. Only the (very hardened) arthouse movie viewer will be able to really adore this gem.
How can I best explain to you the very intellingent and pleasant weirdness of this movie? Maybe how I can best describe it is by telling you that this director has got the talent to portray everyday thoughts and feelings with such accurate detail that it becomes simultaneously painful and very funny to watch. Forgetting to pick up the kids from school, after which the kids get angry at the parent, sounds like a very cliche and boring scene. But the way in which such a scene is directed, gives me as a viewer the suggestion that there is something more going on, that isnt revealed. What? It is left open. But a lot of things get suggested. Does the father neglect his kids? Are the kids mentally ill? We dont know, but the suspicion is tangible.
This guessing about other ones hidden motives is a constant in this movie. Can I trust another person? How can I know for sure? Only a few Imdb reviewers mentioned this theme of trust, even though it is explicitly mentioned in the movie. Trust is also a central theme in the magnificent movie "Turist", made by the same director, in which a man flees when he sees an avalanche approaching, without first taking care of his wife and kids. The trust issues that the woman has to deal with after they all survive the avalanche, almost breaks up their marriage. What if the person you are most intimate with, suddenly doesnt care for you when you are most in need? How do you know for sure, that your husband or wife will be there for you, when you are most in need?
When a director hasgot the talent to turn the most ordinary, everyday feelings into something very tangible and suspenseful, then he has got me sitting at the edge of my seat. This movie consists for 2 and a half hour long of nothing else but mondane, everyday routines like board meetings, dinner parties, museum exhibits. This may sound boring, but it aint. I will guarantee all you arthouse afficionados, that this movie will rock your boat in a way you havent witnessed before. Cant reveal spoilers here.
A very deserved first prize from the Cannes film festival jury. Very original story. Very meaningful too, for those who like to use their brains while watching. Terrific photography and a gorgeous use of the soundtrack. This is pure cinematography! A breath of fresh air in the world of movies. If you like this one be sure to check out "Turist" and "Play" from the same director. This director has got a magic touch. Brilliant!