Review of Venus in Fur (2013) by Sylvester K — 07 Aug 2014

Polanski's adaptation of Ives' stage play Venus in Fur offered a unique cinematographic milestone. The play takes on a different approach to the classic novella by focusing on the actress who auditions for the role and the lead and the director who is desperate to find an actress.

Unlike his usual minimalist setting, this film embodied the lavishing glory of French theatre but only using two actors. The film was funny, the running time was perfectly planned, each minute was great, you don't feel bored or dragged at all.

The character development was the greatest part, it's interesting to see Venus in Fur actually manifested the characters. If you like Polanski, you'd like his latest addition to his filmography.