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satantango commences by introducing its audience to a desolate hungarian rural village with mud-covered ground, as far as the eye can see. it's a long, rainy fall, abandoned buildings, and the livestock that seems to exist - instantly conveys a sense of emptiness. satantango doesn't convey conflict in its opening scene; it offers a glimpse into a world that's so dead, empty, and not the kind of place that seems alive.

satantango starts with a visually captivat

after finishing abbas kiarostami's legendary koker trilogy, i convinced myself that close-up would never come close to surpass the same level as the trilogy. yet, it ends up to be one of my very favorite film that hits me personally.

close-up is a docu-fiction film by abbas kiarostami based on a real-life event. it tells the story of hossain sabzian, a man who impersonated iranian popular filmmaker mohsen makhmalbaf and conned a family into believing he could make a film with them.

sabzian is

end of evangelion has a very dark theme that reflects the bleak and hopeless situation of the characters and the world. the film deals with topics such as violence, death, trauma, depression, suicide, and the end of the world. the film does not shy away from showing the brutality and horror of these topics. the film also explores the psychological and philosophical aspects of these topics, such as how the characters cope with their pain and despair, or what is the meaning and purpose of their ex

the tree of life is simply the most beautiful piece of cinema i've ever seen.

the tree of life is a love letter to life, it resonates me not just in spiritual, but also in emotional level. this film feels like an ice cube on my feet in the morning, waking me up from the long nightmare i had.

terrence malick invites us to a world where the beauty of our planet shines through the harshest realities. everything in this film reminds me that i'm just a tiny fraction in this world, the film gently o

winter sleep appears as my introduction into ceylan's cinematic realm. it's a poetic exploration of human condition that delves deep into the complexities of human nature through its strong, organic, and lyrical narrative. the film weaves a tapestry of emotions, allowing the characters to breathe and evolve organically. each character is portrayed with such depth that their flaws and vulnerabilities become relatable, reminding us of our own imperfections.

winter sleep is not just a character st

"the sky is pretty, the stars are pretty, the moon is pretty, the light is pretty. if i don't exist, everything's pretty. maybe it's better if i didn't exist. how about my blood? maybe it's pretty. maybe i'll look."

ritual appears as a portrayal of an inner voice, a voice that screams in the most expressive way imaginable. it's a world where you exist on the fringe of society, distant, and trapped in your own emotional prison. it's a picture of you, what it means to feel estranged from the worl