The German drama "Undine" was a clever and revealing take on complicated romantic and existential tropes.
Containing equal parts suspense (is she capable of murder?), passion (of the romantic kind), and fantasy (is she or isn't she a type of mermaid?) the movie brought with it a world of meaning that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Written and directed by Christian Petzold, "Undine" 2021 on Amazon Prime Video was a masterclass in storytelling.
Paula Beer's performance as the titular Undine Wibeau carried the film through from start to finish. She was exceptional in her role.
Her (professional) talks on Berlin's urban/historical/cultural/national development held value and merit. It made me want to see something more happen in my own country (India) and State (Tamil Nadu) regarding the implementation of progressive development without sacrificing heritage.
Her mention of 'Berlin' having Slavic name-roots meaning 'swamp' or 'marsh' made me question Undine's potential (amphibious) semi-mermaid nature, and perhaps even her age (she could be hundreds of years old).
Franz Rogowski's Christoph brought viewer-centric counter-balance. Jacob Matschenz's Johannes was good, and so were other cast members.
Hans Fromm's cinematography lent an intimate, almost intra-personal, feel to the entire film. Katharina Ost's costume design was neat and apt. Music - which doesn't seem to be listed on the movie's IMDB page - was simple and sweet.
Amazon Prime Video's "Undine" was at once strange, mysterious, and captivating. The movie held such subtle 'in the moment' intensity and an unconventional 'what's gonna happen next' flavour. I couldn't help but be drawn into its narrative. Many a scene is sure to stay with you long after the movie has ended.
Containing equal parts suspense (is she capable of murder?), passion (of the romantic kind), and fantasy (is she or isn't she a type of mermaid?) the movie brought with it a world of meaning that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Written and directed by Christian Petzold, "Undine" 2021 on Amazon Prime Video was a masterclass in storytelling.
Paula Beer's performance as the titular Undine Wibeau carried the film through from start to finish. She was exceptional in her role.
Her (professional) talks on Berlin's urban/historical/cultural/national development held value and merit. It made me want to see something more happen in my own country (India) and State (Tamil Nadu) regarding the implementation of progressive development without sacrificing heritage.
Her mention of 'Berlin' having Slavic name-roots meaning 'swamp' or 'marsh' made me question Undine's potential (amphibious) semi-mermaid nature, and perhaps even her age (she could be hundreds of years old).
Franz Rogowski's Christoph brought viewer-centric counter-balance. Jacob Matschenz's Johannes was good, and so were other cast members.
Hans Fromm's cinematography lent an intimate, almost intra-personal, feel to the entire film. Katharina Ost's costume design was neat and apt. Music - which doesn't seem to be listed on the movie's IMDB page - was simple and sweet.
Amazon Prime Video's "Undine" was at once strange, mysterious, and captivating. The movie held such subtle 'in the moment' intensity and an unconventional 'what's gonna happen next' flavour. I couldn't help but be drawn into its narrative. Many a scene is sure to stay with you long after the movie has ended.