claudianesta

I found the theme of blocks very beautiful, those moments in life when you seem to be moving forward by inertia, but in reality you are stuck. Only by facing your demons can you unblock your life. A universal and profound theme that anyone can identify with, because anyone has found themselves blocked by something or someone. The metaphor of the treadmill is perfect for this concept. But when I started watching the film, I thought that the treadmill would remain in the background, as a metaphor. I was amazed when I gradually realized that the film was really all about the treadmill. The metaphor put into play that becomes a character, and stays with the protagonist for the whole time. It keeps you glued even just waiting to see Emma get off, to see her stop running, or rather run away. I love it when a film is so brave, when it chooses to take the most difficult path. Art is risk, and this film is not afraid. Even in the ending (which I won't spoil), he isn't afraid of being anything but accommodating, of leaving the viewer wondering "what would I have done in his place?"