A breathtakingly intense film with storytelling of the highest sophistication. The novel cinematography and stunning lighting make every single shot of the film a piece of art, which could all be rendered as paintings. The shots are surreal, dark, romantic, and disorientating - von Trier is one of few directors who can penetrate the depth a human heart!
The minimalistic script from Dreyer also powerfully complements the artistic direction and further attenuates the heartbreaking emotions - love, sorrow, and hate.
Such aesthetic approach to film making and storytelling has been lost in modern films - what a pity! This film is an inspiration to bring depth, aesthetics, and artistic expression back to cinema!
The minimalistic script from Dreyer also powerfully complements the artistic direction and further attenuates the heartbreaking emotions - love, sorrow, and hate.
Such aesthetic approach to film making and storytelling has been lost in modern films - what a pity! This film is an inspiration to bring depth, aesthetics, and artistic expression back to cinema!