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Victor Khomenko

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I can't recall another film that told the simple story of common people with such love, power, compassion and sympathy. I mean this as a strong statement, for Ermanno Olmi's film is nothing short of a true masterpiece, told in very quiet voice but reaching deep, deep into your soul.
It is something you shall never forget... something that will stay with you for long time. I will not start disecting it into directing, script, camerawork... the usual things, as their harmonious union in that film is something you don't see often.
I have seen three Olmi's films, and I would be hard pressed to pick the best of them. I want to keep them all, for each is a special event.
Simply breathtaking and overwhelming in its sheer poetry.

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I first saw this film nearly thrity years ago... - C.B. 08:46:45 04/25/05 (2)
at the Detroit Film Theater, and it left a deep, deep impression which continues to this day.
I would LOVE to see this film again--do you know if it is available on DVD?
- Yes, - Victor Khomenko 08:56:56 04/25/05 (1)
  ...and I bought one already, they have a bunch of used ones at $14 or so.
  - Amazon (Open in New Window)
  - Great--thanks! (nt) - C.B. 09:49:23 04/25/05 (0)
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