Review of Affliction (1998) by Charles Taylor for Salon — 08 Apr 2004
Affliction is a harsh experience, but the harshness isn't a matter of punishing the audience or of the director, Schrader, showing off his toughness: That unvarnished harshness is the very essence of the material.
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This review of Affliction (1998) was written by Charles Taylor and published by Salon on 08 Apr 2004.
Affliction has generally received positive reviews.
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