Review of Before the Rain (1994) by Ivan D — 06 Jun 2010
As serious and sensitive the issues touched by this film be, it contains beautiful, almost optimistic cinematography to perfectly contrast its brutal themes concerning ethnic clashes. Milcho Manchevski, like Kubrick, has mastered the film's "mise en scene" by way of his earlier inclination for still photography.
Another highlight of "Before the Rain" is its circular chronology that somehow intertwines in the end, but was still broken into smaller pieces to further the film's message about, or more specifically, against the idea of violence.
At first glance, who would really care about a film about the Macedonian problem? But what really captivated humble viewers of films is its message that does not limit itself in the coasts of Macedonia, nor the unreachable premises of European cinema.
It exceeds language barriers and served as a cautionary tale for both on-going and surging civil conflicts.
This review of Before the Rain (1994) was written by Ivan D on 06 Jun 2010.
Before the Rain has generally received very positive reviews.
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