I love the conversation Kieslowski inspires – leaving the theatre I went from hearing the words “exquisite” and “incredible” to two exasperated women trying to figure out why the girl wept so much over her twin. Oy. The film is lovely, as much of a visceral experience as any of the Trois Coleurs, and invites us to trace Kieslowski’s themes even further back into his career. Irene Jacob gives a remarkable performance, her slight nuances and body language creating two entirely unique (yet intertwined) worlds and the individuals inhabiting them. The sequence involving Veronique and an audiocassette late in the film is magnificently structured and a masterstroke (and should be screened for Amelie fans, as the homage in that film pales in comparison).
by Jenny Jediny | Source: 35MM Theatrical Print
19 Apr 2006 1:15 PM | Comments (1)
I have absolutely adored this remarkably talented director since first I saw the Three Colors Trilogy. His attention to detail is impeccable and wonderfully woven into each of his works. Who knew a bent, frail woman crossing the street could communicate so much? And I can’t get over the gorgeous, autumnal glow of the film.
Valentine Dussaut
20 April 2006
1:56 PM