The fundamental problem with this year's PÖLP is that there were so few screenings of classical films, far less from the quantity scheduled in PÖLP 2023.
I, as an audience member, have been torn apart by a dominant number of new films by green hands that play with concepts and techniques, but whose fancy shells contain few eye-opening and refreshing pieces. The lack of classical, time-tested films thus leads to a lack of spice for my nerves.
Among the new films, however, Out of Control, made by the mature director Le Ny, stands out as a solidly established, gripping and emotionally complex soother.
