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Reconciliation and nostalgia: Superb film
Couldn't wait for it to end.
Moving, important true story focussing on the legacy of Kosovan war
Thank the Lord for this man. (An outsider's view)
No score, barely any adults. Just a kids 'world'
Funny and moving
Very, very good.
Beautiful Neo-realism
Not my bag at all
A masterpiece
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There are some very odd responses to it. One called it 'a boring art film' !
Lolz art film? This is not an art film.
-You only like films where all the characters are likeable? That's a a bit ridiculous.
-The doll is one of many metaphors about her situation - whether to throw it away or give it back and be honest. She was honest in the end, which signified her being honest with herself and letting go of the guilt that had eaten her up for so many years.
-She was told that she looked young to ram home the point that she perhaps had children too early in her life.
-Why was Ed Harris character misleading? Why does it matter who played him? It's a pivotal character as it shows her inability to form relationships with men despite her perhaps wanting to. The character also knew about the doll in her apartment, so there is a subplot about whether he told the family or not.
-The implication that something terrible had happened is there to put us in the mind of Colman's character - in her head it is as tragic as a loss. She abandoned them. It is a seismic event that tore a family apart.
Great film.
Quo Vadis Aida wasn't released theatrically until 2021. Film festivals are great but some are barely open to the public so can't really call it a full release. Just my opinion.
Mad to think of all the amazing French films released in the last year - and none of them are even going to be nominated for an oscar? Stick to what you enjoy and tell everyone how great it is!
I'm not sure why you're shocked. The Oscars are a heap of steaming tu_rd that exist to mostly backslap their own and pour praise on Hollywood. The best performances of the year rarely get so much of a mention at the Oscars. I expect we'll get the same old people trotted out again (Di Caprio, Streep and whoever else pleases the masses) Jasna Djuricic's performance in 'Quo Vadis, Aida' is the best of the year but it won't even be in the frame. Nor will 'Titane' or 'Petit Maman' or 'Dear Comrades' and loads of others.
You'd be far better off paying zero attention to the oscars. Make your own lists up and pour praise on them. It's far healthier as a film fan.
Probably not. But it's still worth watching.
Julietta weak? I loved it.
I've not seen all of Almodovar's films but this is one of his best in my opinion. Up there with 'Talk to Her'
They're probably not for you if you think this was boring.
Thanks for these, I can totally see that the last shot of the spirit of the beehive represents a new beginning - opening the windows (which all looks like it has a fresher feel to the aesthetic rather than the stifled yellow look in previous scenes)
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