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An (2015)
A breath of simplicity in this over-connected world
I read the book the film is adapted from, a few years ago and having traveled to Tokyo myself, I could picture the whole story and smell the sweet red bean as it cooked in the pages. I was left very emotional after reading it. Naturally, when I heard that they adapted the book for the big screen, I was a bit worried it would not match what I imagined. But no. Not at all. The actors, the soundtrack, the cinematography of the film... every aspect of the film has been carefully designed to serve the original material and bring the story to life.
We live in an over-connected world, where time is the most previous currency and this story reminds us that good things take time and one must be patient and go through trial and errors to get better and better. And this journey is essential. Simplicity is focusing on what matters and giving it your full attention to bring out the best, whoever you are or what was your life's journey. Inspiring and humbling. A must-see!
Le sommet des dieux (2021)
An absolute gem that will leave you stunned
I have not read the manga the film is adapted from but it's not necessary to be completely captured by the film from the first scene. It's a quest that will resonate within each of us, whether it takes the form of climbing summit or doing something else. It's about being true to one's nature.
The soundtrack composed by Amine Bouhafa is a masterpiece that will hunt you for weeks.
Première année (2018)
Rings so close to what I lived
Having gone through a similar path myself, it reminded me of a time that what very painful to me but that made me a stronger person as well. The character study and its portrayal with both leads absolutely on point made this film a must-see and I'm certain I'll revisit the film several times. A beautiful friendship set in a life-changing period of one's life (professionally, morally and physically).
The exams scenes made me relive the anxiety of being one grain of sand in the desert, seeing the ocean of competitors surrounding me. Although the exam centre was Vincennes for my own experience, the atmosphere was the same.
The Glass Room (2019)
Beautiful period drama
I've not read the book it's based on, consequently I cannot assess the adaptation side of this story but regardless of that, I really loved the film. The cinematography is gorgeous and the music, minimalist, compliments the film beautifully. The two best friends have palpable chemistry and we root for them from their first scene together. Carice Van Houten is stunning and a real chameleon. She is so underrated.