First off, I wanna say that—however you may feel about the man’s work—his commitment to creating a complete “artistic experience” is absolutely commendable.
This was my first time revisiting the film since it’s original release, and I must say that I found it significantly more enjoyable on this go around.
There are some interesting ideas here about grief and motherhood—which Dafoe and Gainsbourg dutifully explore through a pair of committed performances—and von Trier’s technical proficiency is on full display throughout.…
