Cinematic Review : (Spoiler Free)
The approach might seem grotesque for most audience, but It is as ugly & as pretty as we all are, Humans.
The plot is simple, but the imagery and montages are what makes the film special. The transitions and fade-off are all very intriguing, it makes you think. Set the bar to none if you wish to understand the message crafted by ‚“Lars von Trier“.
Willem dafoe & Charlotte Gainsbourg, The tension and mood transitions were strong.
Cultural reference: (Spoilers)
The three beggar poem, the witchcraft & constellations, The chanting of moon light,
The use of animals to represent extreme emotions was a very smart technique.
Grief, pain, and suffering
The beggars in Russian folklore who offer wisdom and compassion through suffering.
The Three King, id, ego and superego (subconscious states of the mind from Freud)
The use of these scenarios to represent exceptance of evil and driving to a point of complete fallout. Its the reverse story of Eden, In my opinion.
- The Title Track "Lascia Ch'io , Mesmerizing.