I post this thread because I was simply mesmerized by a movie about the young years of Edvard Munch, the famous norwegian painter, and I'd like to share this incredible experience...
Peter Watkins realized this movie in 1973 in Norway, mixing unusual techniques of feedback and documentary interviews. His way of using zoom in every scene puts the viewer in such an intimate perspective and forces the spectator to feel every single feelings and subtle messages that lie into the glances, the moves of the actor (brilliants, by the way). A silent commentary is not heard, but felt.
This movie touched me so deeply that by the minute I began to watch it, I was glued to the screen.
The psychic dimension of this movie is incredible, as well as the art of this grand painter. The artistic creation as a catharsis appears as a natural survival mechanism for Edvard Munch, having to face endlessly his demons.
Another fascinating aspect of this movie (that has been censored/rejected by the norwegian bourgeois community - like Munch by his time) is the reconstruction of the past norwegian social frame. Omnipresence of religion, child labor, social disparities and illnesses and their influence on the artist are exposed with no complaisancy.
The great Bergman said that this movie was a masterpiece. For those who like his movies...
If you like peculiar movie moments, if you love Munch and/or his art (like I do) or if you just love good movies, I really recommend it.
Syd.
PS: The Dvds are available at Fnac.
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Aug 24, 2007 @ 13:34
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I post this thread because I was simply mesmerized by a movie about the young years of Edvard Munch, the famous norwegian painter, and I'd like to share this incredible experience...
Peter Watkins realized this movie in 1973 in Norway, mixing unusual techniques of feedback and documentary interviews. His way of using zoom in every scene puts the viewer in such an intimate perspective and forces the spectator to feel every single feelings and subtle messages that lie into the glances, the moves of the actor (brilliants, by the way). A silent commentary is not heard, but felt.
This movie touched me so deeply that by the minute I began to watch it, I was glued to the screen.
The psychic dimension of this movie is incredible, as well as the art of this grand painter. The artistic creation as a catharsis appears as a natural survival mechanism for Edvard Munch, having to face endlessly his demons.
Another fascinating aspect of this movie (that has been censored/rejected by the norwegian bourgeois community - like Munch by his time) is the reconstruction of the past norwegian social frame. Omnipresence of religion, child labor, social disparities and illnesses and their influence on the artist are exposed with no complaisancy.
The great Bergman said that this movie was a masterpiece. For those who like his movies...
If you like peculiar movie moments, if you love Munch and/or his art (like I do) or if you just love good movies, I really recommend it.
Syd.
PS: The Dvds are available at Fnac.
Syd_BrownAug 24, 2007 @ 13:34
Peter Watkins realized this movie in 1973 in Norway, mixing unusual techniques of feedback and documentary interviews. His way of using zoom in every scene puts the viewer in such an intimate perspective and forces the spectator to feel every single feelings and subtle messages that lie into the glances, the moves of the actor (brilliants, by the way). A silent commentary is not heard, but felt.
This movie touched me so deeply that by the minute I began to watch it, I was glued to the screen.
The psychic dimension of this movie is incredible, as well as the art of this grand painter. The artistic creation as a catharsis appears as a natural survival mechanism for Edvard Munch, having to face endlessly his demons.
Another fascinating aspect of this movie (that has been censored/rejected by the norwegian bourgeois community - like Munch by his time) is the reconstruction of the past norwegian social frame. Omnipresence of religion, child labor, social disparities and illnesses and their influence on the artist are exposed with no complaisancy.
The great Bergman said that this movie was a masterpiece. For those who like his movies...
If you like peculiar movie moments, if you love Munch and/or his art (like I do) or if you just love good movies, I really recommend it.
Syd.
PS: The Dvds are available at Fnac.
Syd_BrownAug 24, 2007 @ 13:34
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