sentidotriangular

You would think that a Cannes Palme D'Or would mean something. But I'm at a loss as to why this movie got one. It lacks depth, it is not convincing as a movie set in reality with touches of fantasy nor is it credible as science fiction. This seems like someone who cannot cook just mixed "Crash" and "Jumbo", threw it into the oven to some good music and nicely done make-up and prosthetics and got it out too soon. The beginning was quite promising, fifteen minutes in it starts being confusing, almost forced. And then it becomes incredibly hard to believe, as a collection of short films that should not have been glued together. Good actors, though.

Only a Portuguese descendant could capture the true essence of the rural reality of Trás-os-Montes, where modernity is mixed with tradition and superstition in such a convincing way.

The aesthetic aspect of the movie is not at all plastic or forced, the colors feel very natural to the place and time. Nothing is offputting.

The story, the script and all the technical aspects of the movie are very well achieved, enhanced by the use of real locations and local people., talking exactly as they should (local accent). Some of the old ladies are Oscar deserving actresses!

The movie deserves a lot more than the current average rating (6.5).