Denis is most definitely one of the best modern directors, and she drives that message hard with 35 Shots, which builds upon her other masterworks (Friday Night jumps to mind most immediately) and provides an even deeper and more poignant psychological study.
She dispenses with most external elements, leaving just enough to place her heroes in time and location - concentrating instead on what is truly important - their inner worlds.
The film is insightful, melancholic, and very serious at the same time. Done in the best tradition of the finest European cinema, something that is largely gone today.
Highly recommended.
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Topic - "35 Shots of Rum" - another delight from Claire Denis - Victor Khomenko 06:42:10 04/23/10 (6)
- I fell into this movie quite easily, very subtle and fluid direction - PhilJ 20:05:31 04/24/10 (0)
- Thanks, I missed my Netflix update; I'll soon have it. Now, have you seen - tinear 08:24:59 04/23/10 (3)
- Of course... we discussed it here long ago. Agree, one of her best, for sursky - Victor Khomenko 10:06:15 04/23/10 (2)
- Okay, I'll add it if you add, "The Intruder" to yours. :-) nt - tinear 19:31:47 04/23/10 (1)
- I did. nt - Victor Khomenko 17:43:34 04/24/10 (0)
- Good to hear! I just got my copy from Netflix and will post my two cents later - PhilJ 07:39:55 04/23/10 (0)