There’s plenty enough here visually to put Chilean director Lelio on the list of directors to keep an eye on- from the very outset the visual patterns are set with the heavy gorgeous colors during the massage scene- heavy purples, blues, –visual tone and form set early
Solid review from “Time Out” calls it part Almodovar and part Boys Don’t Cry
Penchant for striking visual colors again in the disco scene—another in the scene of them kissing with the red color on top of them, the flashing light from the parking garage, too
What Daniela Vega’s Marina has to go through is disgusting—it’s a touch watch—there is some physical abuse but it’s largely emotional- an onslaught of horrible treatment—ghastly treatment- physical exam, police, family
Song “Natural Woman” feels too on the nose – I think Lelio should have done without
There’s some of Cleo from 5 to 7 here by Varda- we have a moment of incredible emotional distress—it’s not real time but we’re leaving in these moments and few days with Marnia
Again the sauna/massage place colors
Reflection of her in his glasses is an excellent shot- Scorsese
Walking- lots of walking- part of the form- it’s the opposite side of Van Sant’s Elephant where we are shooting people from the back—here it’s always the front of Vega as she walks
An extremely strong performance from Vega—understated—mirror shot at the end with the halo of lights
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