Reminiscent of Bresson’s Diary of a Country Priest and Haneke’s The White Ribbon, in being an unsettling look at potent social disintegration in a seemingly-idyllic pastoral setting. Moreau’s schoolteacher-qua-sociopath and the provocative cinematography and storytelling are undeniably engaging traits - but such appreciation is limited, with this being purely an artistic and moral exercise than something to derive sheer enjoyment from; the continually bleak, unsympathetic conclusion and the distant narrative core (biblical allegory) only exacerbate this sentiment.
Alright, so I loved this film. Some impressive visuals, including one truly amazing scene (the shadow scene, for those who know). My only problem was with the absolutely disgusting amount of animal cruelty. Tony Richardson must've been a man with no regard for other creatures. Other than that, thumbs up
did you hear? they killed animals in cannibal holocaust. I'm disgusted I wish I had a time machine and some weapons so I could hurt the people responsible. Animals over humans. Vegan Straight edge. Freeing minks from cages 2000.McDonalds Boycott. Occupy a graveyard, fruit.
A cinematographically stunning film, rendered in gorgeously contrasting black and white. And top that off it has what may be Jeanne Moreau's finest performance as a deranged elementary school teacher. Perfection!
