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Intimate but strong Danish filmmaking, which works well with the psychology of characters and acting performances and offers a relatively sensitive topic that troubles not only the female audience. The choice of black and white visuals cleverly correlates with the chosen theme, historical context, and society in which the main "heroine" finds herself. The film covers several subtle themes that contribute to the authenticity of the World War I era and thus offers a complex, pure experience that can do without major viewer objections. KVIFF 2024 (04/07/2024)

Um drama muito sombrio inspirado em eventos reais, sobre o qual é melhor não ler nada antes. Porque mesmo que a protagonista Karolina esteja no seu pior momento, mais golpes inesperados virão. Do desenho da cena impressionante, sentimos a sujeira e desespero da época, às vezes cativa mesmo com composições expressionistas, cujos significados são simbolicamente completados pelo marido deformado de guerra de Karolina. Muitos detalhes nos quais paramos para refletir sobre como e em que desconforto as pessoas viveram não faz tanto tempo (há cem anos). Vic Carmen Sonne lidera o filme com um brilhante desempenho silencioso, que mais tarde obscurece (literalmente) o espaço mais pequeno de forma tão intensa, com a veterana Trine Dyrholm. A atuação aqui é primordial. As espetadoras sentirão os momentos maternais da história ainda mais intensamente, na sala era possível ouvir muitos suspiros e ver pessoas cobrindo os olhos. [Cannes FF] (19/05/2024)

A história das dificuldades progressivas de uma pobre rapariga europeia grávida, pouco depois do fim da Primeira Guerra Mundial, começa como um drama social de ambiente operário, mas vai entrando gradualmente nos domínios muito mais sombrios do horror expressionista, a que corresponde a bela imagem cinematográfica a preto e branco e o trabalho de iluminação e contraste. Inspirado em acontecimentos reais, o enredo naturalista beira, por vezes, a exploração, mas as cenas mais pesadas, com pontos de partida chocantes, são felizmente filmadas de forma subtil e não explícita. O desempenho da atriz principal é muito envolvente, a atmosfera da época é devidamente sombria e o cenário sujo e malcheiroso. É também um grande benefício, portanto, que nunca seja óbvio de antemão para onde a narrativa irá a seguir, e várias vezes toma uma direção verdadeiramente extraordinária. (01/07/2024)

Ugh, that was fun! There were already rumours from Cannes about a rather dark and tormenting film, but I have to say that The Girl with the Needle went even further and in directions I didn't expect. Hats off to the utterly committed performance of Victoria Carmen Sonne, whose bold and thoroughly natural acting is truly immersive for the viewer. Magnus von Horn has a flair for atmosphere and a very believable period setting, at times I really felt completely immersed in this black and white world. A heavy, depressing affair. Not for the faint hearted. [KVIFF 2024] (02/07/2024)

At times already slightly theatrical (especially in the first half), nevertheless technically absolutely precise study of one pragmatically advantageous relationship, in which more and more is gradually attached to the boiler. The first half drags slightly and occasionally contains unnecessarily exaggerated moments, but the second half is excellent. The culmination of all this human filth is suggestive and almost unbelievable. Nevertheless, in the end, there is a prevailing feeling that even more could have been squeezed out of such a strong topic. Great soundtrack and very appropriately chosen black-and-white stylization. [65%] [MFFKV 2024] (28/06/2024)

From the very first moment, the film evokes quite heavy feelings. The black-and-white treatment not only creates a very depressing atmosphere connected with the hardships of the time, but also perfectly intensifies the emotional impact on the viewer while watching the fate of the main characters. This aesthetic is not only visually appealing, but also enhances the sense of hopelessness that permeates the entire film. The Northerners are masters at evoking this type of atmosphere, and The Girl with the Needle is no exception. I wasn't really expecting anything else, but I got so much more. What makes this film unforgettable is its very dark and extremely bold ending. It's admirable how the director was able to incorporate such a theme into the story without slipping into cheap sensationalism. The film reflects the hardships of the post-war era, and is also not afraid to highlight the darkest aspects of human nature. I think The Girl with the Needle is a powerful and compelling film that deserves the attention of any lover of quality cinema. [Festival de Cannes 2024] (25/07/2024)