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Reviews
Breathful (2007)
the ratings
i never understand the ratings system. both smoqing and breathful are shown as 7 or more on the rating records (votes given)and we see 4 stars on the main page on the ratings?!please, either correct them or let me know how it works? thank you. i have seen both of these unique and daring films and do agree that each film by shokof is a new experiment to watch. breathful (regardless of acting as this one is not about acting at all), is a delight to watch from Directing to situations and the originality of perspectives ,concept and lines.i had a blast and loads of fun, while smoqing gave me all the different side and mood of shokof. a man of multi talent and wide perspectives for sure. his films are so original that one can only admire the courage it takes to think of them let alone to make them. i remember a statement by shokof at the premiere of the Breathful that goes like this; It is absolutely a nightmare to be able to make movies of different perspectives and it is more horrifying to have all the world against you making them. this was his remark to the question how he makes such films with extraordinary different perspectives to that of the main stream films and industry rules. one feels all that lust he claims is necessary to make films that are everything but business as usual. great mind, brave artist and much too fresh products to enjoy regardless of what he makes.
Asudem (2007)
more than just a cult film.
to begin with i do not understand IMDb ratings and suggest not to bother anymore either. the films by shokof and most specifically seven servants and asudem( which i have seen both) do not fit any rating categories, except you would have a rating for the most original films, and if so,then add all his movies to the top of such a list. asudem, is a most brilliant film telling a strange story(like all shokof films) in a strange mood,inside a most strange space, and even containing a more strange lines spoken in a film (like his seven servant). the film is way above any daring cinematography, and or even usual independent film directing and in black and white. it is more daring how he has used only one source of light (his method in 3 more films with resounding results),and a most satisfying act by yangzom brauen (her best for sure amongst 3 films i have seen with her), and the rating is a one star?! i checked the rating 2 weeks ago and it stood at a near 10? i checked the voting history and it does not justify the one star either? however, and whatever and whenever anyone gives a no star for shokof films i see it necessary and just to suggest that may be in another 100 years his films get the stars they deserve, just like a good wine they will get much more precious as time passes. asudem gets another 10 from me for being righteously , out-explained by other writer as being out of this world. a great movie, with cult written all over it and like all other films by this amazing thinker,true artist,filmmaker of our times.