"The Best of Youth" and "Reconstruction" - what a great 1-2 punch! - Victor Khomenko

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"The Best of Youth" and "Reconstruction" - what a great 1-2 punch!

Two completely different works, and each one gets a hearty recommendation.
The first one is a 400 minute Italian family drama, following several members of one family over period of forty or so years. It carries the best of Italian tradition, and is bound to remind you other great family dramas - things like Ettore Scola's La Famiglia. Some absolutely superb acting - especially the mother.
It starts slow, but builds up, and behind that slow pace there is world of emotions. If you love films about people, do not overlook this - it will give you plenty to think about.
The "Reconstruction" is a gem. It was on Sundance channel the last night, and I would like to know which moron gave it a two-star rating. The film is incredibly good, in the best of fine European movie making tradition, with cinematography to die for, great acting, insightful development and the atmosphere and mood so thick you need a chain saw to slice it.
One of those rare unforgettable experiences - not to be missed.

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Topic - "The Best of Youth" and "Reconstruction" - what a great 1-2 punch! - Victor Khomenko 12:28:49 02/04/07 (5)

Don't forget Scandinavia! Here are a few more I'd recommend: - tinear 07:31:40 02/05/07 (3)

Don't forget Brothers. - Harmonia 21:51:15 02/05/07 (0)

Kitchen Stories - PhilJ 14:43:21 02/05/07 (1)

Here's a completely original film which has a lot to say and does - tinear 04:40:10 02/06/07 (0)

Maria Bonnevie is a lot of good scenary to munch on . . . * - mr grits 16:46:54 02/04/07 (0)

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