Review of Marketa Lazarová (1967) by Johnny K — 10 Aug 2011
Vaguely speaking: Det Sjunde Inseglet (1957) meets Andrey Rublyov (1966).
Reknowned auteur Frantisek Vlácil, whether you accept that he grabbed European influence or not, created a masterpiece. This masterpiece deals with the brutal transition from Paganism to Christianity, and the overall religious and social background is reflected in Marketa's fragile yet determined personality. Through dreamlike sequences and an episodic structure, the Middle Ages are explored through malicious eyes with most explicit detail, from the repulsive to the chaotic and the poetic. How Marketa's curiosity (not necessarily a submission per se) could be contrasted with the religious modifications destroying portions of traditions in ancient societies is a promising analysis. What a genious move!
This is one of the best movies ever created.
100/100.
This review of Marketa Lazarová (1967) was written by Johnny K on 10 Aug 2011.
Marketa Lazarová has generally received very positive reviews.
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