Epidemic is definitely one of von Trier's more mature films with an explicit portrayal of the combination of realism and surrealism with a touch of comic and ironic expression. The minimal aesthetics further attenuates von Trier's artistic visions and tremendous talent of transforming plain scenes into something emotional, beautiful, and horrific. For example, who'd known that the act of cutting open a tube of toothpaste could be so sadistic, erotic, and disturbing!
The shots of Dr. Mesmer's story are stunningly beautiful and dreamlike. Paired with one of Wagner's most brilliant compositions, I truly felt touched by an indescribable element.
The ending of the film is both humorous and shocking, leaving a large pebble and surprise in the shoe for the audiences!
The shots of Dr. Mesmer's story are stunningly beautiful and dreamlike. Paired with one of Wagner's most brilliant compositions, I truly felt touched by an indescribable element.
The ending of the film is both humorous and shocking, leaving a large pebble and surprise in the shoe for the audiences!