A professional cellist has an encounter with a stranger on the subway, which has unexpected and far-reaching ramifications on his life.A professional cellist has an encounter with a stranger on the subway, which has unexpected and far-reaching ramifications on his life.A professional cellist has an encounter with a stranger on the subway, which has unexpected and far-reaching ramifications on his life.
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All you need to know about this short is... it's made by the man himself
Yorgos Lanthimos.
I couldn't stop thinking of "The house that Jack Built" while watching this short. The choice of music, Matt dillon himself who appears in both everything looked somehow familiar.
While this movie undeniably showcases the signature surrealism we've come to expect from Yorgos Lanthimos, it might just be a bit too enigmatic for its own good. The film navigates the complex themes of identity and human relationships with a disconcerting flair but often leaves viewers grappling for solid ground. Matt Dillon's performance, though commendably intense, sometimes feels overshadowed by the movie's overindulgence in its own obscurity. The pacing, though aiming for unsettling, occasionally veers into the tedious. The visuals and score, while atmospheric, may come off as heavy-handed to those looking for a subtler narrative. Overall, this movie is a testament to Lanthimos' distinctive style, but its insistence on ambiguity may not sit well with all.
Yorgos Lanthimos said, "it's time for lesbian representation." A thought provoking short with a wonderful cast and outstanding cinematography. He needs to make more shorts with his impressive mind.
It's less than 10 minutes and it's beautiful and enjoyable at least. It's like Dostoyevsky's "The Double" but really short and it's Lanthimos instead.
Did you know
- Trivia"Nimic" is Romanian for "Nothing", besides being a pun on the character called Mimic.
- SoundtracksSimple Symphony, Op. 4 III. Sentimental Sarabande
Composed by Benjamin Britten
Published by Chester Music Limited
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- 12m
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- 1.85 : 1
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