Directed by Christian Petzold Jerichow is a film about three people who are absolutely stuck. They are a middle-aged man, Ali (Hilmi Sözer), his younger wife Laura (Nina Hoss) and their new employee, Thomas (Benno Fürmann). This being a Christian Petzold film there is a baseline of isolation, meaning that a certain degree of loneliness … Continue reading Jerichow (2008)
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The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972)
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder Fassbinder's films seem to be about the despicable things we are capable of doing to each other, and in this case it's about the despicable things one man is capable of doing to himself. Hans Epp runs a pear stand with his wife, Irmgard. It's a struggling operation that brings … Continue reading The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972)
Beginners (2010)
Directed by Mike Mills I can't write objectively about Beginners because it is probably, presently my favorite film of all time. It's a lullaby, a soft breeze, the first sip of coffee, the cords of a familiar song, a towel after a dip in the ocean, and it is that moment you realize your car, which … Continue reading Beginners (2010)
Taste of Cherry (1997)
Directed by Abbas Kiarostami A man drives around Tehran looking for someone, not just anyone but still no single person in particular. The camera remains static inside the car as people pass by outside, occasionally poking their head in to see if he’s looking for day labor. He’s not. The man, Mr. Badii (Homayoun Ershadi), … Continue reading Taste of Cherry (1997)
Through a Glass Darkly (1961)
Directed by Ingmar Bergman “You see, Karin… one draws a magical circle around oneself to keep everything out that doesn’t fit one’s secret games. Each time life breaks through the circle, the games become puny and ridiculous. So one draws a new circle and builds new defenses.” “Poor little papa.” “Yes, poor little papa, forced … Continue reading Through a Glass Darkly (1961)
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