Inhalte(1)
The debut from the Ark brothers, hotly anticipated since 2017, when they won a Cinéfondation prize at Cannes for their short piece AniMal. This stirring film demonstrates the extraordinary talent of its makers; the characters and their story are captured with an almost scalding intensity, precisely in line with the creed of its directors, who regard the film as “the skin in which we live”. Only by confronting the sins committed by members of his family and the curse which has plagued them for generations can the hero attempt to deflect the evil spirits that threaten his mother. An innovative fantasy horror flick blending genre elements with local folk legend. (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
(mehr)Kritiken (1)
What a complete mess. I initially hoped for a fantastic abstract film with a Middle Eastern flair, but the reality was far more mundane. The beginning and end of the film are somewhat intriguing with their mysterious atmosphere and unusual theme. However, the middle section, which starts about five minutes in and drags on until the last minute, could have been entirely skipped. It's an absolute void of plot, shrouded in a supposedly hidden mystery involving a stuffed lion costume. And trust me, when the local musician starts wailing on the balalaika, you won’t be praying to Allah, but for the sweet release of the end credits.
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