Review of Michael (1924) by Jeff B — 20 Apr 2008
Early Carl Theodor Dreyer film that, what a shock, about loneliness and death. But Dreyer is so good at doing stuff like this. This silent film is about a painter who has a young man (Michael) as his muse and, though it doesn't go right out and say it, his lover.
Benjamin Christensen (director of Haxan) is the best in this film as the painter Zoret. His eyes just say so much, and every time he's on screen he shows so much emotion. The stuff with Michael and and the Princess aren't so great, but the film just looks so good, and there's an amazing shot late in the film at Zoret's gallery showing.
This review of Michael (1924) was written by Jeff B on 20 Apr 2008.
Michael has generally received positive reviews.
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