There’s been some criticism that the Dardenne Brothers are now simply repeating themselves. Yes, style and setting are the same, but subtle variations are at play here (the camerawork is less intense, less in unrelenting pursuit of its protagonist as it was in Le Fils), to produce a magnificent piece of filmmaking. A simplicity of means and a profound humanism are the source of what is among the very best filmmaking being practised today.
by Ian Johnston | Source: 35mm print
15 Dec 2005 12:11 PM | Submit Comment
