Michael Pollen said "set and setting" is everything when taking psychedelics. I think the same can be said for minimalist films about anarchist watchmakers in 19th century Switzerland.
The cinematography and sound design are flawless, but the lack of narrative momentum demands patience...and I had to watch this in 4 sections. Admirable take on capitalism vs anarchism, without ever raising its voice. Feels bemused and precocious in its effect, nearly playful in its exegesis on the social milieu of the…
