So, I watched this film about a month ago and after leaving the theater….Well, suffice it to say I felt a bit—how do I want to phrase this—apprehensive. (A bit of a side note: this apprehension I felt had absolutely nothing to do with the explicit scenes in the film). Now, knowing myself, I often have very mixed, complex, often times vague feelings after immediately viewing a film (I find this comforting actually, it means the film kept me engaged); therefore, I gave myself sometime to ponder—including watching the film over again—before I would make any definitive judgments. This being said, while I very much admired the imagery and tone of the film (I enjoyed the Tarkovskian imagery haunting throughout), in terms of the film itself, that is the content of the film, I simply can’t say much for greatness.
I’ll start by saying that while I completely disagree with all the critics who accused this film of being misogynistic (a word, like “racism” that is so over-and-misused it almost seems meaningless at this point), I did however see their point. Let me try to explain:
I think the problem with this film is that Trier relies too heavily on gender binaries (which of course is merely a social construction): i.e. woman is nature, emotion, body; man is culture, reason, and mind. He reduces his characters to mere tropes, symbols, rather than actual individuals. I’ve seen this in Trier films before (I’m thinking particularly of Dogville), where Trier attempts to make a Universal film with Universal themes. What I find so off-putting about this, however, is as an auteur, someone who works in the realm of the personal, someone is suppose to be conscious of his own subjectivity, he relies too heavily on the “objective.” What I mean is Trier, who wrote this film as a sort of catharsis, instead of making something personal, made something trite and didactic—a moralizing film.
To better get across what I’m trying to say, I will compare him to Antonioni. Now, Antonioni is also a man who has written films about women (or rather a woman); yet, I would never say Antonioni films’ objectify or romanticize or symbolize women (or even men for that matter). Antonioni characters are always complex. We see this not only in the way the actors act out their characters (the way Monica Vitti can never verbalize her unease but simply reveal it through crippled, reticent, sometimes chaotic gestures) and the way the director film’s the character (Antonioni observes his characters. He doesn’t explain, he observes). In Antonioni films there is always distance, whether it is between two characters, between a character and the camera or between a character and herself.
In my opinion the only job of a filmmaker is to explore, and too realize that he is exploring through subjective lens. It is not to state. Like Susan Sontag said, the most complex films are those that “show that something happened, not why it happened.” Trier, however, attempted to do the opposite and in my opinion failed.
Juliet Berto
Monica Vitti
Greta Garbo
Lucia Bose
Jeanne Moreau
Anouk Aimee
Tilda Swinton
Kate Blanchett
Chiara Mastroianni (after all, she does have some great genes)
and Ingrid Bergman
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
ANTICHRIST: A BREIF ANALYSIS over 2 years ago
So, I watched this film about a month ago and after leaving the theater….Well, suffice it to say I felt a bit—how do I want to phrase this—apprehensive. (A bit of a side note: this apprehension I felt had absolutely nothing to do with the explicit scenes in the film). Now, knowing myself, I often have very mixed, complex, often times vague feelings after immediately viewing a film (I find this comforting actually, it means the film kept me engaged); therefore, I gave myself sometime to ponder—including watching the film over again—before I would make any definitive judgments. This being said, while I very much admired the imagery and tone of the film (I enjoyed the Tarkovskian imagery haunting throughout), in terms of the film itself, that is the content of the film, I simply can’t say much for greatness.
I’ll start by saying that while I completely disagree with all the critics who accused this film of being misogynistic (a word, like “racism” that is so over-and-misused it almost seems meaningless at this point), I did however see their point. Let me try to explain:
I think the problem with this film is that Trier relies too heavily on gender binaries (which of course is merely a social construction): i.e. woman is nature, emotion, body; man is culture, reason, and mind. He reduces his characters to mere tropes, symbols, rather than actual individuals. I’ve seen this in Trier films before (I’m thinking particularly of Dogville), where Trier attempts to make a Universal film with Universal themes. What I find so off-putting about this, however, is as an auteur, someone who works in the realm of the personal, someone is suppose to be conscious of his own subjectivity, he relies too heavily on the “objective.” What I mean is Trier, who wrote this film as a sort of catharsis, instead of making something personal, made something trite and didactic—a moralizing film.
To better get across what I’m trying to say, I will compare him to Antonioni. Now, Antonioni is also a man who has written films about women (or rather a woman); yet, I would never say Antonioni films’ objectify or romanticize or symbolize women (or even men for that matter). Antonioni characters are always complex. We see this not only in the way the actors act out their characters (the way Monica Vitti can never verbalize her unease but simply reveal it through crippled, reticent, sometimes chaotic gestures) and the way the director film’s the character (Antonioni observes his characters. He doesn’t explain, he observes). In Antonioni films there is always distance, whether it is between two characters, between a character and the camera or between a character and herself.
In my opinion the only job of a filmmaker is to explore, and too realize that he is exploring through subjective lens. It is not to state. Like Susan Sontag said, the most complex films are those that “show that something happened, not why it happened.” Trier, however, attempted to do the opposite and in my opinion failed.
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WHO IS / WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILM ACTRESS EVER? over 2 years ago
Juliet Berto
Monica Vitti
Greta Garbo
Lucia Bose
Jeanne Moreau
Anouk Aimee
Tilda Swinton
Kate Blanchett
Chiara Mastroianni (after all, she does have some great genes)
and Ingrid Bergman
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
Morality is one thing (that is, it implies a sort of religious code of conduct and considering I have no religious affiliation, this does not apply to me), ethics is something else. Do I believe it is ethically wrong to pirate a film online. Depends on the context: if I am unable to see the film in any manner (like Angela Schanelec’s films), than I would say its okay. However, this is always my last option and I always do it with the intention of somehow attaining a copy or watching the film legally down the line (especially with small-release films). But all this is objectively meaningless, because every individual has their own individual ethics.
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