Re: The local library has it! So, it's available pretty - Victor Khomenko

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Re: The local library has it! So, it's available pretty

I read some reviews to refresh my feelings about this film, and I liked this paragraph:

"Surely this is not what he intended: he didn't make this for a comfortable American/European. And if not made just for himself it was for people who shared the same world. So at least as far as the content, we are attracted to an unfamiliar castle. But so far as the 'personal' form, I think he has found something strangely cosmic. This may be the best film (with Rublev) of one of the three most important filmmakers in history."

I agree with those statements. Much of the film's effect and unspoken language will be lost if one doesn't naturally and immediately get its many subtle clues - all engraned in the oh-so-typical and often gray and dreary life the hero was part of.

So in essence you have here the antithesis of the other interesting Russian film - The Russian Ark. While one is most definitely (and skillfully) made for the foreign consumption, the Mirror is the insider's movie. Which is not to say a foreigner will not be able to get a significant part of its story and language, but the subtlety might be lost.

I don't know... this might be one of the rare cases when reading a lot about the film before watching it might be a good idea.

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Topic - I REALLY tried to like "The Mirror." Truly. I even - tinear 13:03:39 03/30/05 (10)

Re: I REALLY tried to like "The Mirror." Truly. I even - patrickU 06:20:40 03/31/05 (0)

It's a lot to take in one viewing; a many appreciate it more upon revisiting it. - Donald 02:23:49 03/31/05 (3)

Re: It's a lot to take in one viewing; a many appreciate it more upon revisiting it. - Victor Khomenko 06:07:42 03/31/05 (1)

Nonsense. - Donald 10:02:12 03/31/05 (0)

Er, "...AND many appreciate it..." nt. - Donald 03:18:39 03/31/05 (0)

Well, maybe it just didn't like you. Sometimes you eat the bear... sometimes the bear eats you. (nt) - Victor Khomenko 14:59:35 03/30/05 (4)

Very similar feeling to going out with the - tinear 16:36:13 03/30/05 (3)

Re: Very similar feeling to going out with the - Victor Khomenko 16:52:40 03/30/05 (2)

The local library has it! So, it's available pretty - tinear 17:39:18 03/30/05 (1)

Re: The local library has it! So, it's available pretty - Victor Khomenko 05:17:40 03/31/05 (0)

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Re: The local library has it! So, it's available pretty - Victor Khomenko 05:17:40 03/31/05 (0)

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