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November (2017)
Unlike Anything (in the best possible way)
I put this on while half-drunk and only managed to comprehend moments of it at a time. But sat riveted until the end.
Then watched it again sober (which helped, some).
Because, even while addled, I was so captivated by its beauty that I could not stop watching. Its beauty is not empty, as in, say, most Antonioni movies (imho), but rich and dense and considered. Think of a hand-woven tapestry constantly unfurling before your eyes.
I mention my half-drunk first viewing because I believe that, even if you are not acquainted with the pace of a Tarkovsky film, or the innate weirdness of the Japanese New Wave, or films like Children of Paradise that try to capture an entire era rather than the intimate story of just one or two characters, you will find tons to love here. And you too will be unable to turn away.
For sure, this one will stay with me forever.
So glad I took the plunge.
I would love to see this someday in a theater with many others. Hope to see you there.