Review of Landscape in the Mist (1988) by Judith N — 04 May 2008
Were there moments in this when I wondered if it couldn't be a little bit faster? yes. Have I stopped thinking about this movie since I saw it? No. It's incredibly discomforting to watch though.
What the children go through, the harsh moments of their journey, is made all the more affecting by Angelopoulos' unflinching direction, and the beautifully constructed scenes of wet, snowing, cold landscapes they traverse through (eg.
the scene with the raucous wedding party overlaid with the dying horse and Alexandre's sobs). The only time anything looks warm are small moments of happiness in Orestes' company, but even that too, has to pass.
This review of Landscape in the Mist (1988) was written by Judith N on 04 May 2008.
Landscape in the Mist has generally received very positive reviews.
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