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Storm 1960
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Rarely discussed among Bergman’s towering works, Storm Weather (Oväder, 1958) is a hidden gem that reveals just how deeply he understood the soul of Strindberg. Adapted from August Strindberg’s chamber play of the same name, it was made for Swedish television the year after Bergman released The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries. While those films tackled mortality and memory on a cosmic scale, Storm Weather turns its lens inward with quiet intensity, delivering a tightly wound character study filled with…
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Stalker 1979
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Tarkovsky divides the world of Stalker into two realms. The Zone is rich in color, a lush and enigmatic space where the impossible is possible. Outside, everything is drained of life, an oppressive sepia-toned wasteland. It is through this distinction that he tells us where we are. If the world outside the Zone is brown and lifeless, then the world in color must be the Zone itself.
The film ends with Monkey, the Stalker’s daughter, sitting at a table, her…
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Nostalgia 1983
Andrei Tarkovsky’s Nostalghia is a deeply evocative exploration of memory, exile, and the search for spiritual fulfillment. This film transcends conventional narrative to offer a profound meditation on the human condition, where every element resonates with symbolic meaning.
In Nostalghia, Eugenia represents more than just a companion to Andrei Gorchakov. She embodies love, nurturing, and maternal care, standing in stark contrast to the protagonist’s emotional and physical dislocation. Her presence in the film is a constant reminder of the warmth…
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Variety 1983
Bette Gordon’s Variety (1983) is a remarkable film that merges the introspective, minimalist approach of Chantal Akerman with the urban isolation and psychological complexity of Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver. This unique blend crafts a cinematic experience that delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist while painting a gritty, unvarnished portrait of New York City in the early 1980s.
Chantal Akerman’s Influence:
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