How do we really face madness? And what do we do when madness touches us? This is the main dilemma of Martine, the principal character of the movie. After a sentimental crisis and a nervous breakdown, she discovers a new life and spirit in an institute of mental illnesses... I really liked this movie, and I think that the reason is quite simple: the director, Laurence Ferreira Barbosa, fully succeeded in depicting folly without any sociological schematism and with uncommon freedom. But I can't forget to mention the astonishing performance by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, whose destiny (I hope) is definitely bright. Finally, just an advice: go and see it if you like Cesaria Evora. This fantastic singer gives us two unforgettable moments of authentic joy with her brilliant voice.
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the vulnerables ones
Kirpianuscus30 October 2023
At first sight, a film about psychic vulnerability of few people. Or, more simple, about madness.
In fact, a nice eulogy of freedom and care about others and love and a form of reguge against not accepted reality.
Three virtues - Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, offering a more than inspired portrait of Martine, a young Melvil Poupaud as eternal teenager and the music of Cesaria Evora. Few drops of well used humor and air of Medieval misteries.
A film about deep loneliness, eccentricity and bitter poetry of life.
A message ? Maybe only its sketch. In fact, a confession about reality as a piece of clay.
In fact, a nice eulogy of freedom and care about others and love and a form of reguge against not accepted reality.
Three virtues - Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, offering a more than inspired portrait of Martine, a young Melvil Poupaud as eternal teenager and the music of Cesaria Evora. Few drops of well used humor and air of Medieval misteries.
A film about deep loneliness, eccentricity and bitter poetry of life.
A message ? Maybe only its sketch. In fact, a confession about reality as a piece of clay.
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