Review of Before the Rain (1994) by Rus E — 11 Aug 2008
I ask you, who, WHO doesn't love Rade Serbedzja? All joking aside- one of my all time favorite movies, and not just because it is an area I am familiar with. One of the stories asks the question, is there redemption for those who abandon mainstream teachings and embrace societal taboos ?
Ultimately, Manchevski does not seek a fairy tale ending (afterall this is the Balkans and tragedy coats the regions history in an enthocentric bloody-veneer of heroic martyrdom) but instead reveals to the audience that irregardless of stated "differences" in the end... we're all just human. Yes, a cliche in it's own right, but a message all too often forgotten, simple. complex. predicatable, poignant... beautiful movie. Is there redemption? Only time will tell.
This review of Before the Rain (1994) was written by Rus E on 11 Aug 2008.
Before the Rain has generally received very positive reviews.
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