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Rojst (2018)
Very impressive. To a certain extent - a dark, naturalistic mix of Twin Peaks and True Detective
1984 (a coincidental choice? I do not think 'tis so...).
A fictitious voivodeship city in late-communist Poland (with its degenerate monoparty's power being behind almost anything that goes on there).
This bleak city, with its foresty and marshy surroundings, is a character of its own - it pulls you in, and does not want to let you go. Ever.
Darkness is dwelling here - covering some of the ugliness but also feeding on the past and being constantly reinforced by the present, overshadowing the future and hope. Killing innocence.
An old, weary journalist, together(?) with his new, enthusiastic and idealistic colleague attempt to shed some light on the darkness.
Will they be able to fully pierce through it?
And should they bring out to plain view everything they manage to uncover...?
The Fountain (2006)
A deeply humanistic movie with wonderful aesthetics and music!
'The Fountain' is an ambitious, artistic movie by Darren Aronofsky (director of such movies as 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'Pi') that feels like reading a touching poem or drama.
While its tag-line is "Death frees every soul", watching this film can provide us with some catharsis already during our lives, and help us come to terms with the fact that both we and our loved ones have to die at some point.
Indeed, 'The Fountain' is at its core a tragedy about love or rather the fear of losing those we love. The main protagonist (played by Hugh Jackman) only suffers for his choices to desperately cling to the idea of saving from death the woman he loves (played by Rachel Weisz) - he pays the price for denying the reality of her imminent death, as the quest for eternal life is doomed to fail. The movie guides us through such emotions as fear and pity, and more specifically: fear of loss, grief, and finally leads us to acceptance.
It achieves this not just through the 3 stories seemingly spanning over the course of 1500 years, but also thanks to excellent acting by Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz in protagonist roles. Also, the beautiful visual effects achieved with micro-photography, and especially the brilliant score by Clint Mansell, Kronos Quartet and Mogwai, greatly contribute to the film's emotional drive.
The story and the awe-inspiring images and music will stay in your mind, and the music will also stay on your play-list. That is - until you die.