Review of Happy as Lazzaro (2018) by Dawdlingpoet — 21 Nov 2021

I really liked this film. I found Lazzaro a quite endearing figure - he's a quiet, introverted type and he has a sort of naive charm to him - he with the large (and seemingly un-blinking) eyes. I felt frustrated by those who chose to exploit him (if but only mildly) and indeed, exploitation is certainly a relevant theme in this film, as well as tolerance perhaps. I liked/respected the simplicity aspect of it. It has a positive feel about it.

I thought its good as a piece of social commentary. Its quite a charming film in general and so I'd recommend it.