Saturday, April 23, 2016
Past in the present
It is unusual now to see a recent film that is all black and white.
But here we are with Miguel Gomes'
I think the decision to go without color is a homage to past films and all I can say is that it is very satisfying to someone who grew up with these as the main diet.
That said, I can also report that the film itself is mesmerizing. The monotones? Whatever it is, it is hard to let go of. It is a bit long and I was shorter on time than usual so I planned to watch half today and half tomorrow. I watched it all today.
There are two stories and we have to work a bit to see the connection but it is not too hard to do so.
Another thing. It is a lovely film. There are serene moments that keep the heart stilled in their beauty. Rain. Forests. A crocodile!
Tabu is a mountain close by. But we all know what Freud had to say about "taboo"s
Totem and Taboo, so we would be derelict not to see the obvious connection. Savage natures abound.
This also has one of the hottest actors (to me) that I have seen. Carloto Cotta. Hubba hubba. And so on.
Jesus. I enjoyed this movie.
A 5 out of Netflix5 because I did see it before and unless I find some more films with Carloto Cotta I will see it again.
I should say that I am watching Gomes' films and that is how I came to it this time. Am I floundering here? Yes. Carlo.
