Wall

Really enjoyed this film's simplicity, and the removed yet empathetic way it presents human behavior as somehow animal/strange. A beautiful, moving inspection of the relationship between a father and daughter, with a solid performance from each member of the minimal cast.

arlinda

19Feb13

One woman's lenses on the emotion of her life situations. Does it feel quirky? I thought it was just fresh and honest. If anything, it reminded me of 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her. Except in this case we know more than 2 or 3 things. We know most of the story.

Samantha Von Busch

17Feb13

A film of freed repression. The taboo is mocked by transparent humour, and our embarrassment is mirrored in the dialogue. A bleak reminder of how far-off we've strayed from human nature, but not enough to make us feel bad about it. Fantastic.

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wondergirl1973

27Jan13

Beautiful; brilliant. Věra Chytilová, Chantal Akerman... Athina Rachel Tsangari? Watch it!

David M.K.

13Jan13

I liked it better the first time I saw it. When it was called 'Dogtooth.'

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Christofer Pierson

6Jan13

Very evidently pleased with its own quirkiness, which seems to have been intended as shorthand for, or a shortcut to, the "profundity" it wants to project. Made me doubt my positive thoughts about Dogtooth.

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antuerius

8Oct12

Three & a half is generous: One spinoff benefit of the cosmological annuity of vile class violence are the woolly remains of ideological feminist sexuality boxed into its own idiocy. With the exception of 'Somersault', this is the most disappointing item I have experienced on MUBI.

M

19Sep12

Just awkward sexuality.

Todd Kushigemachi

28Aug12

Although "Attenberg" approaches death and sex with refreshing frankness, Tsangari's film feels a bit too calculated with its deadpan execution and moments of Python-esque silliness. Like "Dogtooth," the film examines how a young woman comes to terms with reality after being isolated for so long, but this film lacks the sheer power of Lanthimos' twisted parable. Despite its many ideas, "Attenberg" feels undercooked.

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film_lies101

25Aug12

A film that ultimately drowns in its own quirkiness.

Roxanne

16Aug12

Mubi's synopsis is not very good, it doesn't do justice to the movie. This is better http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attenberg#Plot Attenberg is NOT the city, it's a mispronunciation of David Attenborough, and the movie barely talks about the city or the workers, as mentioned in the synopsis.

Sean

5Aug12

the director of Dogtooth is an actor in this film and the producer of Dogtooth is the director. I loved the coming of age (I love any Coming Of Age movies for some reason) story and the way its filmed. Nice acting from the cast especially main actress Ariane Labed.It has similar vibes to Dogtooth but its about a girl's struggle to find out who she is and how to deal with her fathers impending death from cancer. It does get a little pretentious in some spots but I enjoyed it. If you're a fan of Dogtooth then you'll want to check this out.

Willow Catelyn

24Jul12

every frame is filled with beauty.

Giles J Davis

15Jul12

A mixture of Red Desert and Celine & Julie Go Boating. Magical and always seemingly shot in perpetual dusk. Wonderful!

seakat

5Jul12

I really liked the dialogues between Marina and Bella.

Ciprian Ailenei

17Jun12

I watched this while being somewhat drunk. Didn't understand much of it and I strongly believe it would still not make any sense even If I were sober.

Matthew_Lucas

11Jun12

Athina Rachel Tsangari's ATTENBERG is a strange and oddly compelling continuation of the Greek New Wave, following the success of the superior DOGTOOTH. Following a sheltered young woman whose father is dying of cancer, while her best friend tries to educate her in the ways of the world, the film takes a unique but self conscious look at the societal rot and unease going on at the heart of Greek unrest.

Maudy Puteri

11Jun12

Wow, gambarnya. Jadi pengen nonton.

yuriwalker

21Jun12

wow gambarnya!!!!,kenapa MUBI SEPERI INI!!???

Yusef

28May12

What I saw in this film was a 'complex' assembly of dialectic opositions: generational, political, sexual. Felt some dialogues too obvious for being deliberately austere and clear. I Liked the mise en scène, colors, cinematography in general, didn't get the stress in the dancing and weird stuff which resemble biology/nature vs. politics/culture. Good.

Chiara

10Jun12

lol

msmichel

12May12

A film about decay; in architecture, in loved ones, in friendships, in relationships. Yet finding some degree of hope and worth in carrying on as well. Tsangari has made a mature, reflective and visually stunning work here at the forefront of new greek cinema. Labed just great here in lead role constanly in a mode of reaction and reflection. Relationships seem authentic added to the power of the projection.

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Nutter Jr

1Apr12

From a country that is trying to rediscover itself, come a string of films that share a common style: they all feel to be void of the human emotional undercoat and delivering quirky, and somewhat perversely captivating material that might seem disjointed for those looking for a conventional storytelling but is rewarding for those who are looking for alternative manifestations of them.

Nutter Jr

1Apr12

the films that I am referring to are Attenberg, Dogtooth, Alps & L

Peter

10Mar12

the Dogtooth/Attenberg relationship is not dissimilar to Ulrich Seidl’s fiction films Dog Days and Import/Export, in that the former are dark, snarky and cynical in their social observations, whilst the latter possess a more humanitarian disposition and wisely refrain from didacticism...

Joshua Dysart

12Mar12

I'm dying to see this.
Peter

12Mar12

Go for it, Joshua. More subdued than Dogtooth, though no less compelling. Ariane Labed is amazing in a manner best left undescribed for now, though I'd enjoy hearing your impressions and sharing my own after you've seen it.