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films ever made.
No greater depiction of familial love ever has been captured on celluloid, no better portrayal of old age.
In Tbilisi, Georgia, an old woman lives with her daughter and granddaughter. These three generations of women struggle in post-Communism, each coping with poverty through resignation, humor, or bitterness.
Years earlier, the dowager's son Otar, who had been a medical student, emigrated to Paris to make a better life for himself and to help his family by sending them money.
One day, the letters stop.
The film has a steady, even pace which seduces you... when the shocks arrive, you are unprepared.
The quality of acting is astonishing: the old woman eschews cliché and creates one of the most memorable film characters of all time.
Really.
If you don't see another film this year, see this one!
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The republic of Georgia has very colorful history and culture (besides giving us Stalin and Beria... that is...) so it makes sense to investigate it a bit deeper.Georgian cinema was not huge in terms of its output, but high in quality and humanist spirit.
Mostly you should look at works by Daneliya and Ioselliani - selected works by both available through the Netflix. Ioselliani's laguage is much more laconic, and Daneliya's bursting with color... unfortunately his best works I don't see there.
insight into the "typical" Georgian perspective?
For instance, our Texans are action-oriented, slow-talking, macho and the culture reflects this icon. Georgia?
Another thing I was impacted by in "Otar:" the tremendous import of one life; then one remembers how many disappeared during Stalin's years in power... the tsunamis of grief must have been overwhelming.
I can keep repeating Georgia has a colorful culture, but that would be like repeating the word sugar - your tea will not get any sweeter!The Georgians are Christians, and that puts them at odds with some surrounding Caucus mountains republics, many of which are Muslim.
They have recognizable appearance and facial features - they tend to be tall, slender, dark haired, with large noses and generally are considered beautiful people. That impression is enhanced by their stylish and attractive national costumes - you will have little difficulty finding it through the google.
If one had to come up with a very brief description of their character, that would be hospitable, festive, musical, proud, and long living. There is also a tremendous reverence and respect of the elderly. And there are many elderly people, as their long life is legendary - probably due to the clean moutain air and water, and healthy simple food.
The Georgians are the epitome of hospitality and their festivities are quite special, filled with joy, wonderful music, wine and food, and where every stranger is immediately invited... no... he is dragged in. They claim to be the discoverers of wine and being the first wine producing nation on Earth, and surely drink a lot of it. Their wines are very different from your typical Western European wines, and Patrick was not particularly impressed with them, but I probably did not buy the best available ones either... sorry!
One thing you will always find in their movies is their incredible polyphonic singing, which is, once experienced, unforgettable. It is spontaneous - they simply start and people join the chorus - rich in melodies and wonderfuly emotional. And their dance, if done by good dancers, is both graceful and fiery.
I could go on for long time, but this should be a good primer.
and describes it almost identically.
Now, we add Georgia to our list...
...that those characteristics could be ascribed to many other nations, but believe me, you would never confuse a Bulgarian and a Georgian.I would love to go to Georgia myself, but from what I know it is currently going through VERY difficult times. It is in a state of cold war with Russia and it is taking its toll. Not to spoil your impression I would give it a few more years to recover.
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forgotten how she disparaged the young Georgian boyfriend for his lack of courage to make a new life in the West. She was ambitious as well as what you say...
What did I excactly forgot?I mean I would have to have another view at it, anyway.
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Bätschhhh...
A very human film and you gotta love Esther Gorintin.
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inspiration to all of us on here in your deep insightful film reviews ,obviously based on a lot of first hand life experiences. I will check this film out soon and see for myself. Look forward to your next review.
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What spoiled movie for me is quite unrealistic behavior of the mother after she found out that "Otar has left." Overall bad movie at all.Try "Turtles can fly"
with you. Dreams, especially to those with little realistically to hope for, are life-blood.
I stand by my "review:" Otar is a classic.
Of course, Turtles may be excellent as well without detracting in the least from Otar...
i didn't mean to say it was a BAD movie! i truly enjoy it. Check the "Turtles..." I would like to hear your comment.Regards!
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It is about Iraq Kurdish orphans, and their survival (by dismatling and selling land mines)on the border with Turkey. The events are taking place just days before American invasion. The main character is a orphan boy nicknamed 'Satellite' the self proclaimed leader of the group...
It is a heartwrenching story that will stay with you for long time. I don't want to say too much, it would mare the effect!Regards!
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