UKRAINA! FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE
ВІДДАНА (VIDDANA)
Watchable. A period drama where the mistress's beauty embellished by elaborate dresses and hairstyles, other characters' costumes as well as the set decoration, though resembling theatrical scenography, are eye-catching. The story, based on a book I haven't read or even heard of, is engaging, with a handful of surprises in the plot, but not entirely clear. I had a feeling the book was cut short where more background was needed. All this bright representation conceals a psychological drama as twisted as the trees bound together and referred to in the story. Far-fetched but kind of magical. An enchanting song runs over the end credits.
The movie had the best subtitles so far - the only ones I could see from a distance.
НОМЕРИ (NUMBERS)
Watchable. I've seen a documentary about Oleg Sentsov, now time has come to see a film written and, remotely, in over 100 letters, directed by him. It's a damn smart metaphor of Christianity, of a totalitarian state and of a lager since all three are ruled the same way. Each line is strikingly clever and thought through. Sadly, it's filmed theatre. If a film location had been used it would have made a hell of a difference.
THE EARTH IS BLUE AS AN ORANGE
Switched off. Bringing up children - of whatever age - is boring and living in a war zone doesn't make it any more interesting. The documentary could do with more dynamic cutting too. And a title in correct English.
Mojeekino.pl stutters which slows down each movie to the point it lasts on average 1/6 longer than its stated running time.
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