Review of Bergman Island (2021) by Owen Gleiberman for Variety — 11 Jul 2021
If Bergman Island is a roman à clef about Mia Hansen-Løve and Olivier Assayas, it’s an oblique one. If it’s a “Before” film, it’s one that embeds a crucial element of emotional exploration in the educated guesswork of the audience.
If it’s a cinephile shell game made with disarmingly clever sincerity — and I would say that’s just what it is — it’s one that leaves you grateful to have paid a visit to this island.
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This review of Bergman Island (2021) was written by Owen Gleiberman and published by Variety on 11 Jul 2021.
Bergman Island has generally received positive reviews.
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