Review of Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) by X. T — 15 Jan 2009
Poetic, evocative and enormously affecting, Davies's autobiographical film is one of the most formally fascinating films I've seen. The atemporal narrative is reminiscent of The Mirror and the shots of empty hallways as well as the shot-reverse-shot sequences of characters looking directly at the camera evokes Ozu.
The ghostly voiceovers recalls Duras' India Song.
This review of Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) was written by X. T on 15 Jan 2009.
Distant Voices, Still Lives has generally received very positive reviews.
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