Review of Sweet Mud (2006) by Christina P — 19 Jul 2007
What a well-written movie! The director showed his creativity even within the first few seconds, with the display of the beginning film credits. Well, I guess they wouldn't have chosen a shabby film to open the SF Jewish Film Fest.
It also won an award at Sundance. This Israeli film is mostly in Hebrew but also French and English. Dror Shaul brings spunk and creative wit to what otherwise could have been seemingly boring life on a kibbutz.
The plotline is simple, but the characters are rich and well developed and the cinematography is excellent. He really humanizes the characters, which helps you relate even if their way of living and societal norms are completely foreign to you.
The ending left me feeling a bit depressed, though it did give a hint of hope for the possibility of a cathartic ending to the story.
This review of Sweet Mud (2006) was written by Christina P on 19 Jul 2007.
Sweet Mud has generally received very positive reviews.
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