xray-953-237678 Truly great cinematography, at a minimum cost, with unknown actors. Can it be? Sure. Just sit comfortably, relax and let this film tune up with your breath. Tamar van den Dop delivered a hollow drama, with an approach that brings to mind Lars von Trier at his best. She is presenting images of her story with unparalleled power, filmed in a minimal way that underlines every single moment, every single shot, every breath the characters take. The story itself is a very powerful one, carrying echoes from ancient Greek tragedies. A love story, the most common story in all times, takes off here and grabs us in a turn no one could imagine. Brilliant. Besides the poetic images, the use of sound and music pieces is Dop's secret weapon. Some of the best secanses I've ever seen, have been filmed with utmost care, superbly designed and executed. Really, you must see for yourself. Last but not least, the actors. Halina Reijn and Joren Seldeslachts are perfectly casted to give flesh and bones to two difficult characters, under the exceptional guidance of van den Dop.A very original and unconventional point of view, the new era in cinematography. Don't miss it.

anshk83 Such a breathtakingly beautiful film. I guess it covers so many aspects of love and human nature. How Ruben loved Marie for who she was as opposed to loving her for how she was/appeared. The type of pure love that is not based on appearances. It was so pure and genuine that even when he does see her after regaining his sight he still loves her. So amazingly genuine.On Marie's part, it shows how abuse in childhood and emotional neglect can leave you closed and fragile in adulthood. Because of her malady she longed to be loved and Ruben was able to show her that.Also, neither Ruben's mum or the Dr believed the relationship would work. The Dr felt that Marie had nothing to offer Ruben and Ruben's mum felt that Marie was living a lie and when Ruben would be able to see he would then know that she lied about herself all along. However, the film shows how the feelings we have can sometimes be felt so deeply that no one else can understand them.Most importantly the film reaches out to everyone. You can't help but feel longing for this type of love that's so rare and pure. A love that's not based on solely physical attraction or falseness.

kosmasp Or at least try not to read much about the movie. As a friend told me, he had read the storyline and wasn't as moved by the movie, as he could've been. Since I hadn't read anything about it, I wasn't preoccupied. And I can only tell you, that it really is a very good movie! It's lyrical, it has poetic touches, it's dramatic, it's funny, it will take you on an emotional journey, if you don't get distracted by a few (minor) flaws. Beautifully shot and edited, this movie has some great actors, playing their parts very convincingly. Let this tale take you on a emotional trip and you won't regret it!

wytchywmn I just saw this movie at the Cleveland Film Festival. Where do I start? It was one of the most sensually beautiful movies I have ever seen. The textures, colors, lights and shadows are beautiful. The scenes of his memories are over-saturated, and the colors are intense and brilliant, making a contrast to the softer greys and shadows of the rest of the movie. Once scene that stays in my mind is him on the porch calling her name, and her hiding by the stairs...beautiful subtleties of color, texture and composition. I would love to have it hanging on my wall.He falls in love with her by touch, scent and sound. And this movie embodies all of this sensuality. You can almost smell her scent. You can almost feel what his fingertips feel. Close your eyes when she reads and you will hear what he hears.I especially liked the character of Marie...how many times it was her movements that was her dialog, and her eyes that spoke volumes. The scene in the Library at the end is one of the most emotionally intense that I've ever seen. It touched me deeply.Unfortunately I couldn't make it to the second screening at the Festival...I would have take off work if I could. If I have another opportunity to see it, I most definitely will! I hope it comes out on DVD in the US...and soon.