Review of La Promesse (1996) by Akash S — 21 Jul 2014
It's funny how the Dardennes are seen as brutal, stark realists making typical boring European arthouse films, while I'm finding one of their strongest qualities is their well-constructed, compelling, novelistic plots.
Goes to show that just because you use hand-held cameras and non-professional actors doesn't mean you have to take realism as a suicide pact. (Though their treatment of African immigrants is a little patronising, which is probably a symptom of being white and liberal.
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This review of La Promesse (1996) was written by Akash S on 21 Jul 2014.
La Promesse has generally received positive reviews.
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