Review of A Hidden Life (2019) by Fadeblack — 05 Sep 2020

Often the word is used, but rarely is it every earned - this time it is. A Hidden Life is well and truly a masterpiece of cinematic film-making. One of the most stunningly beautiful and tragic films ever made.

The story is of course difficult and painful and sad, but the way it is told...it transcends into spiritual poetry, into meditation, into prayer. The prayers of a saint who sacrificed everything to stand for what's right.

While the pacing may be frustrating for some in the audience, you have to open yourself to its meditative, prayerful song and allow yourself to be absorbed. Malick is truly one of the finest filmmakers any generation has had, and A Hidden Life may very well be his crowning achievement.