Vampira humanista busca suicida

As far as vampire films go...this one is about as original as you can get!

The only film that is, even remotely, similar to it, being Shunji Iwai's 2011 film, Vampire.

Which doesn't even have actual vampires in it.

While Iwai's film is a dramatic horror...this French-Canadian gem is more of a horror comedy.

A sort of vampire coming of age film.

In which we follow a 68-year young, teenage vampiress, who find her fangs, when her family forces her to fend for herself in the real world.

As, prior to this, she was mostly sheltered...having been brought up on blood bags from her parents fridge.

Which has resulted in her overt humanism, and, thus, aversion toward killing others to survive.

So, when she meets a local boy, with suicidal intentions...it's kind of a match made in...well, Hell, I guess.

Because he's willing to give his life for her.

But this only acts to make her fall in love with him.

Leaving them with only one option moving forward.

Which just might make things work out for both of them, in the end.

This wonderful film is a darkly, light-hearted, and all-around entertaining, experience.

Another winner from Quebec!

7 out of 10.

I absolutely, completely fell in love with the Sara and Felix duo. Both actors had amazing chemistry and were a highlight of the movie.

I liked the movie story, it was interesting and quirky in a funny, not annoying way, but I believe the main characters actors were the things that took a shine here.

It was hard not to root for them and a good ending. I even forgot that I was supposed to hate Paul for something he did during PE... no spoilers tho.

I was prepared to watch a horror movie, and although it wasn't a real horror I still enjoyed it, and I'm glad I picked it. Lately, it's hard to find a movie that leaves me thinking "Yup, finally something good and worth watching" instead of feeling like I just lost time.

I recommend it from the bottom of my heart.

And now... I'm going to check absolutely everything with Sara and Felix in it!

This film offers a fresh twist on the vampire genre, blending heartfelt moments with a unique premise. It does a great job at balancing humor with darker themes, making it more than just a quirky concept. The characters feel well-developed and help keep you engaged, even through some slower sections. While the pacing lags here and there, the overall experience is enjoyable and keeps you rooting for the protagonists. The unexpected warmth in the relationships gives the movie a charm that sets it apart from more traditional vampire stories. Definitely worth checking out if you're after something a bit different!

I watched this at the 2023 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival because everyone was raving about it and I can see why. The absurd idea of vampires living among ourselves is given a fresh angle in Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person. It centers around a young vampire who is unable to kill to meet her blood-food needs until she finally meets a human hoping to end his life. There's witty humour here, which is bound to make you laugh out loud and also make you think about life in general. Do not expect a groundbreaking plot here because it's a simple story with a weird tone that seems to fit in quite well. I loved how the plot uses its characters to make comedy and that is perhaps the best part. Go for it.

(Watched at the 2023 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.)

This may not conquer new grounds with what it wants to say but it does what it set out to do immensely well. It's a dark comedy rom-com coming-of-age film with a lot of heart. The way it explores the themes of being different and being alone through multiple facets while being outwardly simplistic can be said to be derived from similar films but it still works great. There are a few things that could have maybe improved this but they weren't trying to be anything more really. What can I say, this is something tailor-made for someone like me. Loved both the actors in the main roles too. Looking forward to the director's future projects.