The Black Belle

This is something of a tantalising film that does not hold back on controversy. It does not have the self-censorship of may films today that are directed to a mass-audience as a commercial venture and in so doing moderate, and arguably moderate too much. This one does not compromise the message or story or the meaning its carries - whatever is the correct parlance. This was somewhat refreshing: If depicting a situation that is in reality crude, arguably the director should make it so. This film certainly delivered in this respect. It is entertaining, revealing and direct. The acting & directing are generally good, in fact all the production values are. I would recommend this for the mature audience that it has without doubt been aimed at.