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The Son (2022)
Inconceivably good
I never dared to imagine that a film could be this good.
This movie speaks a new language, it speaks my language like no film ever had before.
The acting was on point, from everyone. Just perfect. Not a single thing should have been changed. The script, the scenery, the pacing, and of course the music are heavenly.
As someone who is all too familiar with this suffering, this is the most authentic and dignified representation. The suffering of the son was of course externalised into dialogue, unfortunately we are never brave enough to talk about our suffering to bluntly, but I found it fitting. Was so glad they didn't the chliché "worst reaction imaginable" thing.
Such a brave movie, and brave acting. Zeller dealt with all of this so beautifully sensitively. The chemistry between the cast members is wonderful.
I dare say this movie gave me hope and a new perspective, because it takes this issue so seriously. As somebody who knows all of these feelings, it wasn't necessary for the script to go into detail. It was more believable to me than anything I've seen before. Don't know about those people untouched by depression, suicide and self-harm. Maybe this movie is for a specific target group.
The scene in the clinic itself was a masterpiece.
"He was so talented.
And he was so intelligent.
And so sensitive.
And he could have done so many beautiful things with his life."
That last line was a gorgeous transition from the movie back to oneself and one's own life, it was like a boost of energy and hope, and suddenly I wasn't thinking about how I don't want to exist anymore but found myself wondering: what beautiful things could I do with my life?"
May sound cheesy and I'm not. Fan of it myself but this movie was nowhere near cheesy, it was so dignified.
A big hug to Florian Zeller.