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Moartea domnului Lazarescu (2005)
About societies which gives colours to humor
The Death Of Mr. Lazarescu a film by Cristi Puiu is filled with black humor.Though it's a Romanian movie , it's theme satirically opens the mindset of current societies all over the world.It's a very disturbing movie.This film gave me experience some what similar to have a thorn inside my flesh which is difficult to remove.This movie gives a unique experience for those who like this genre.
The lead role and paramedic are played out well by the actors.Lazarescu who is in his dying moments being shifted to various hospitals.But none of them addressed paramedic's concerns about the condition of Lazarescu. They constantly refused to admit him .This movie shows us the degraded scenario of medical systems.Some of the scenes and conversations seem unbearable as they irritates our conscience , but that's the specialty of this movie.It depicts reality as such.Some humorous moments in this movie are so dark that it will make you think and realize how cruel we are.In one scene doctor makes a remark about Lazarescu , "We can fix his hemorrhage so that the cancer could kill him" with a tinge of smile.These are moments where humor changes it's color and takes stand in the darker side.
This movie shows the materialistic and pragmatic mindsets of current society which is reality to be afraid off .Lack of humanity and lack of concern for others are common behaviors now.Parameters of goodness and badness , social values are now things for archeology.This movie constantly reminds us that " reality is not stranger than we suppose, it is stranger than we can suppose". Technology has made us machines and globalization moulded us as clones .We need to fill this world with the colors of humanity. that's what this movie whispers.
my rating is 8 out of 10
La Vida de los Peces (2010)
A journey through emotions
"The life of fish",a Chilean movie by the acclaimed director Matias bize offers an excellent journey through emotions.This movie shows us the power of narrative films.This simple movie which lacks huge sets and wild scenes offers a claustrophobic atmosphere.Usage of silence and slow motions were done with clinical precision, that they adds to the totality of the theme.The characters are very realistic and we can relate to them,because this tells the story of a person who regrets about his past.
The background score and conversations really boosts the movie in many situations.We can feel the tension between the two lead protagonists.Blanca Lewin once again shows us that she is a class act.Her facial expressions together with background music was quiet a treat.This movie will be very close to those who regrets on their missed opportunities in life.There are scenes in the movie, which will be in your mind even after you finish watching,one in which Andrea and bea talks in front of an aquarium watching two golden angel fishes swimming peacefully.Emotionally tense conversations coupled with an aquarium scene really shows the craft and caliber of this new film maker.The second scene is the climax scene, i am not going to explain it.This scene is one of the best scene of its genera.This is a gripping film , because of its script and style of film making .Hats off to Matias for making a film which offers us a journey through emotions.
my rating is 7.5 out of 10