Review of Katalin Varga (2009) by Chris M — 24 Nov 2011
This is a deliberately paced (slow?!) story about the ambiguities of revenge, morality and redemption. We learn in the first scenes that Katalin Varga's husband has just learned that their son is actually the product of a rape, and he casts her out with "your bastard son". The rest of the story only slowly unravels, as she takes her son on a pilgrimage(?) to something better...
The cinematography is beautiful and compels the viewer's attention. Details are important and the dialogue sparse. The central performance is striking, and our sympathies shift subtly throughout the story. It often leaves us to make our own minds up about this, rather than forcing an agenda upon us. The final sequences are gripping and tense.
Definitely not for everyone, but if you're at least vaguely into arthouse movies, this should be on your list.
This review of Katalin Varga (2009) was written by Chris M on 24 Nov 2011.
Katalin Varga has generally received positive reviews.
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