She was a remarkable movie maker, but her troubled life and art make it hard to watch. I do love her style, but I realize it is not for everyone. The darkness can get to you, it might wear you down. However, if you are resistant to it, you will be richly rewarded.We have seen some of her work earlier... this time, with much credit to the Criterion Channel, we had a chance to re-examine it, and at some point my wife just couldn't take any more. So if you have not seen her films - proceed with caution.
Edits: 09/14/20
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Topic - Chantal Akerman's talent, life and dark vision - Victor Khomenko 06:14:24 09/14/20 (21)
- I'm okay with the pace. But her work just doesn't engage me. We all - tinear 09:08:46 09/15/20 (20)
- Did you see "Je Tu Il Elle"? - Victor Khomenko 15:33:49 09/15/20 (19)
- RE: Did you see "Je Tu Il Elle"? - tinear 05:53:38 09/16/20 (18)
- BTW - an interesting bit about the driver - Victor Khomenko 10:03:06 09/16/20 (17)
- I'm going to watch, "South," soon. nt - tinear 16:00:52 09/16/20 (16)
- We all know it was Bush's fault. - Victor Khomenko 10:02:13 09/17/20 (15)
- What are you talking about? It's a documentary about rural Southern America? nt - tinear 16:02:28 09/17/20 (14)
- Well, kinda. Have you seen it yet? - Victor Khomenko 16:08:06 09/17/20 (13)
- I "watched" it. - tinear 07:26:47 09/18/20 (12)
- RE: I "watched" it. - Victor Khomenko 07:51:51 09/18/20 (11)
- No, Gore did no such thing. He did call out W for his - tinear 15:18:15 09/18/20 (10)
- I am all for love crimes... - Victor Khomenko 15:56:40 09/18/20 (9)
- But he's a strong man! Like the ex-military creep in Brazil. Okay, cognac it is, with the first - tinear 17:40:09 09/18/20 (8)
- I shall drink to that! - Victor Khomenko 18:34:20 09/18/20 (7)
- Pinot is our favorite libation, also. As you perhaps remember, - tinear 14:18:29 09/21/20 (6)
- I do remember... - Victor Khomenko 04:54:17 09/22/20 (5)
- Will share the potato story with Russiaphile wife - tinear 07:24:37 09/23/20 (4)
- I understand the view from the distance... - Victor Khomenko 04:52:38 09/24/20 (3)
- RE: I understand the view from the distance... - rivervalley817 12:41:48 09/25/20 (0)
- But... Tarkovsky grew in that soil. And many other directors. And all those dancers! - tinear 12:52:38 09/24/20 (1)
- As in any other jail, you will find some decent people there - Victor Khomenko 12:05:42 09/25/20 (0)