The overwhelming sadness of Elvira's journey might be among the most tragic in Fassbinder's work because she means no one any harm. While many of the director's protagonists are brutal and callous and yearn for power and control, Elvira wants kindness and love. The world, however, leads the gentle to the slaughterhouse, and as Elvira sees it, that might be an act of mercy.
Justine Smith
abril 21, 2016