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This drama by Michael Haneke about an elderly husband looking after his ailing wife was both
touching and utterly terrifying. The two main actors were truly outstanding,
perfectly cast, natural and fearless. It must be scary for them as well to play
these parts, knowing that they might be looking at their not-so-distant future.
And this is what makes this film so frightening: it’s a very detailed look at the
fate that awaits most of us at the end of our lives, poignantly captured by ruthlessly efficient and
unadorned cinematography.
The entire film takes place in one Parisian flat, with a few side characters popping in and out, but mostly it’s just Anne and her loving husband. There is no score to embellish the stark truth the pictures are displaying, but there are some incredibly long takes, highlighting the extraordinary talent and bravery of the actors.
It is very hard to rate this film. It is technical perfection, but it did feel very long – I was ready for it to be over after one hour, but it picked up after that – and has no conventional entertainment value. Based on this dichotomy: 3/5
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