COMA

There is something wonderfully Aki Kaurismäki about COMA. The dark humour, the bleakness and the unashamedly honest portrayal of humanity. For an indie film made in Australia it is a welcome and refreshing change.

So, it may come as no surprise that the director Saara Lamberg is a Finn living in Australia. I think this is what sets this film apart, Saara's lived experience in Australia juxtaposed with her native creative sensibilities.

When I discovered that there was no script and the actors entirely improvised their dialogue, it made perfect sense, and they all shine, thanks mainly to this bold decision by the director. What you end up with is a multilayered film about grief, relationships and love.

COMA is raw, fresh indie cinema that throws out the rule book and it works on every level. It is authentic content with style.