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Parthenope (2024)
Paolo Sorrentino's new film, released at Cannes, is a heady poem paying tribute to youth and human (female) beauty (how else), and I have to admit that I was completely drawn in and enchanted by the first half. I haven't seen such visually captivating, perfected shots in a long time. I liked the character of Parthenope, because she is aware of her beauty, but I didn't think she was taking advantage of it, on the contrary, she knows her worth very well, she is not only beautiful, but also smart and ambitious. But unfortunately the enthusiasm gradually waned in the second half, because the main character stopped acting logically. I didn't quite sympathize with her actions and some of the events. I stopped seeing any sense or point to it. So, in the end, it turns out that the whole film is actually based on the beauty of the lead actress and the masterful visuals, but unfortunately that's not enough. [Festival de Cannes 2024]
Three Kilometres to the End of the World (2024)
Films about coming out are no longer a novelty these days, but Three Kilometres to the End of the World provides a fresh look at how people living in isolated places deal with such a situation, where not only the influence of traditional values on the modern generation, but also deep-seated prejudices and fear of the unknown can lead to tragic consequences, all in an environment that seems idyllic at first glance. The methods parents resort to in order to resolve their son's situation, to help him, really takes us back a number of decades, if not more, and if it weren't for smartphones, one would almost feel that this is the Middle Ages. Either way, it's a compelling film about the courage to be oneself, even if it means facing hostility, misunderstanding and non-acceptance, even from those we care about most. [Festival de Cannes 2024]
Viet and Nam (2024)
The endless scenes and slow pace carried me into a state of agonizing torpor. Unfortunately, the story of two miners facing the hardships of contemporary Vietnam did not engage me at all. While they both long for a better future, the entire film is clouded by the ghost of memories and the past, which certainly doesn't inspire a sense of hope for a brighter tomorrow. [Festival de Cannes 2024]