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Nenette and Boni [VHS]

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This film was excellent. The director allows the viewer to become comfortable with the characters, and then adds abstract information to complicate the plot. The viewer feels uncertain and confused at some points in the film, but that is the brilliance of this piece of work. This film keeps the viewer stimulated by using visual effects. Also there is a strong sense of motion. Sometimes it is difficult to understand what is suppose to be a dream, and what is actually reality. The film is basically centered around a brother and sister relationship with a few added complications. This relationship is very odd, but realistic and touching. The ending is very vague, but that is reality. The viewer is left with a deep feeling of some kind, it is very difficult to explain. This film is a pure representation of society, economy, and morality. The director puts the viewer face to face with the hardships of everyday. life.

This is one of my most favorite french films. The cinematography is excellent, for one thing. The way Denis consistently has a nack of letting us feel as though we know and understand her characters is amazing. Mixed with so many emotions - its sensitivity and dramatic ending (all too common in a generic sense in many french films) leaves one with a feeling of expectancy for something, but you're not sure what. I don't know. You've just got to watch the film.

Haven't viewed DVD yet, but order arrived quickly. Happy with service. Jumping with joy. Doing handstands. Wow! Gee whilickers! Hurray!