Review of Post Tenebras Lux (2012) by Tor M — 06 Aug 2014
A cryptic film, in the style of earlier Reygadas films that I have seen. I've seen most of them now and so far this is a good second favorite for me after the brilliant "Stellet Licht".
Well, this is not something you "get". You watch it, you think, you assume, you make up a solution - or some possibilities. This is an extremely well shot film that have some very cool effects. Amazing nature shots seem to be a trademark of the director - here he's hits the jackpot. The scene in the boat, the falling trees, the ocean - there are almost to many to mention, they are all just amazing.
It's a silent film, with many scenes driven by total silence. The family we meet are some sort of leads with some adorable little kids. We skip a bit in time, at least I think so, and quite possibly we switch from human view, animal view, demon view and nature view several times.
I get the feeling that this is a much more personal film than the directors previous ones, it's subtle, dreamy and extraordinary in so many ways. Someone discribed it as a blend of Malick and Lynch. I could not agree more.
Not a perfect film, but a film that will stick with me for a long time.
8.5 out of 10 Duchamp rooms.
This review of Post Tenebras Lux (2012) was written by Tor M on 06 Aug 2014.
Post Tenebras Lux has generally received positive reviews.
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