Probably the most boring film ever made.
The film forgot to add an interesting story, this film lacks substance and actually there is NO story.
This film is made well but thats it.
It tries to be arty and poetic, but it moves so slow, nothing really happens.
It really baffles me how bad films get made, Australia is on a roll this year with probably some of the worst films made.
We will never move get better if we let these filmmakers keep making films.
Im sorry Director these are the basics in story telling that you missed. 1. Tell a story that will resonate with people NOT a film for yourself - thats selfish and narsvcasstic.
2. Have something to say - tell an actual story - go back to story basics - 3 act structure, plot points, conflict, journey, resolution.
Where is the story, where is the conflict?
3. Make it interesting, compelling, evoke an emotion - fear, joy, love, fear etc.
Note: Spielberg isn't the most successful storyteller in the world because he put us to sleep and admit - how many of his films have you seen?
Stop trying to be a European in Australia - It doesn't resonate with our Audience.
I would have loved if you showed me more of the Russian culture something deep and meaningful and emotional.
The people at Screen Australia and MIFF need to be replaced and overhauled.
