Review of 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (1995) by Jordon J — 09 May 2015
One of Haneke's most underrated pieces, despite this '71 Fragments' is undeniably one of his greatest achievements. This film is unforgiving, confrontational and poetically mundane. The film's formula is that of repetition as form of insight into the gruelling daily activities of western civilisation.
Haneke explores the random or perhaps the mediated with themes of class divide and racial tension amidst a turbulent backdrop of political unrest, which seems even more evident today as it did back then.
Black frames intercut the titular '71 Fragments', there is no music, it is a cold meditation on the psychological damage caused by government control and social tension. Haneke asserts a degree of intelligence from the viewer, so for those who are prepared to think '71 Fragments Of A Chronology Of Chance' is rewarding and essential viewing.
This review of 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (1995) was written by Jordon J on 09 May 2015.
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance has generally received positive reviews.
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