I've seen people like this. We've all seen them, and we (or ... I) might be one of them. People who use their education, their religion, their superior intellect, or their money, to hide who they are - by intellectualizing or spiritualizing their filth. Their education/religion/money/IQ has never changed who they really are. This year's Palm d'Or winner shows these characters in a far off Turkey village, where the criminal and the drunkard are the decent ones. Like the director's other great work, this long, slow, meditative and contemplating film is one of the most self-reflective I've ever seen.
Mo says:
"Distant-2002" is the other great works of this filmmaker. Give it a try if you have missed it so far.Yes.It's slow, long but far far away from those all cliches scenes and plots we have ever seen.It has a new,real and artistic view to people's interaction and relationships.As you said "Meditative" is the best word for this kind of art works.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll definitely look it up. I like a director who's able to keep you interested for such long periods of time.
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