10/10
Touch of underrated cinema
28 July 2012
Warning: Spoilers
This is one of the most intellect provoking movie I have ever seen. The central theme is a post-apocalyptic world in which 40% of population is degenerate. There is a ancient city drowned in sea, around which a small town is built. The protagonist is a tourist who came to see that city in a time of low tide which lasts for 7 days. However, the path to that city is cumbersome and many people actually drown during the visit. Movie progresses forward in many directions in which the protagonist has interests and inquiry in. The outcome and the final end to the story is not important, the journey and the thinking is.

The thing that I like about the movie is the eerie atmosphere it has created in the movie. The movie literally crawls inside your skin, till you can feel it totally. After that it changes to a kind of realization of worthlessness of life. Which in my point of view is the major idea that was developed using the various interactions, conversations and haunting memories created.

Throughout the movie I was overwhelming with thoughts and feelings. Which is very rare cinematic experience. Its a rare ride that moves along in a experimental, specific to minute details world. The ride leaves you thirsty for salvation.

Watch it if you appreciate the environment created by long scenes and non-verbal communicative atmosphere. As always, not for normal movie goer..
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