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Chinese Roulette 1976
Ehe als faschistisches Konstrukt, bei dem die Kinder die leittragenden sind. Fassbinder verliert sich immer wieder in kaltem Intellektualismus, dessen Zusammenhang sich mir nie voll erschließt. Dennoch eine gelungene Geschichte über Alltagsfaschismus in einem Land, das seine Vergangenheit bis heute nicht voll aufgearbeitet hat.
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Once Upon a Time in the West 1968
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An opera more than a movie, a myth more than a story. Sergio Leone slowly creates an everlasting picture of the West. Through contrasting wide shots as well as extreme close-ups, supported by probably the best music ever from Ennio Morricone, Leone depicts the birth of capitalism. Not stating whether it’s either good or bad, as it’s ultimately shaped by human actions and decisions.
Claudia Cardinale plays Jill, a widow who inherited an important chunk of land. The land…
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Tokyo Story 1953
„by the time you’re a doctor i wonder if i’ll still be here“
Japanese „Zen-Master“ Yasujiro Ozu is by some people considered to be the most Japanese, out of the three Japanese grand masters (Kurosawa, Mizoguchi and him). I disagree. At face value Ozu films seem to be peculiar, not relying on dramatization and always telling a similar story about a Japanese family. But, Ozus reduction in his use of film techniques, combined with his unique approach to framing, result…
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In the Mood for Love 2000
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„It is a restless moment. She has kept her head lowered, to give him a chance to come closer. But he could not, for lack of courage, She turns and walks away. Hong Kong 1962.“
These words start the 2000 Film “In the Mood for Love” by Wong Kar-Wai and represent a recurring theme in his movies: missed chances. ”In the Mood for Love” is not only the title, but also describes nearly all of Kar-Wais characters, they all…
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