Pier Paolo Pasolini’s infamous film is one of those that looms large in film studies class. Like L’Age d’Or (1930) and Un Chien Andalou (1929), this was talked about as the most depraved film ever made. The one that couldn’t be shown in so many countries.
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This is one of those lovely, quirky films about a country you probably don’t know much about that balances humour with some serious themes.
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This is a wry and diverting film within a film story, as if set within our daily newsfeeds.
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Is this the best use of Ravel’s Bolero in a movie? You can just imagine the discordant crash of the ending.
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By the 14th or so day of a film festival after four films a day, it gets to a point where you are hoping your 9.30pm film will have a little bit of pace and drama and action to keep you awake.
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This is a tricksy, slightly surreal drama that may have had more impact on me if it wasn’t 9:30 pm and the fourth film of my day.
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