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Adieu, plancher des vaches! (1999)
a humanistic look on the (non)sense of life
a subtle and poetic film about people trying to find their real place and run away from origins. two guys frequently meet not knowing that one of them is rich but prefers washing dishes in a bar, while the other is poor but rents a suite and motorbike to spend a fancy day in town. probably, one of the most beautiful moments of the film is the rich piere's (played by ioselliani himself) acquintal with a drunkard from the town. both sing long gone melodies while drinking and watching a mini train running around on a table. many have regarded the film as too slow and boring what apparently comes from ioselliani's refusal to use close-ups and crane/dolly shots. in opposite, it adds a silent observing character and avoids to give any human judgment.
25th Hour (2002)
A bit too tangled, but interesting and masterly directed
the film is rather well done both in terms of cinematic expression (editing, camera style, lighting), and story line. though it gets messed up in the end becoming too self-indulged with the time breaks and "possible events. when ever i've talked about the movie, nobody is sure what really happens at the end. nevertheless, the dialogues and the acting is polished, even surprising. Some seem to condemn Norton's angry monologue outburst in the toilet, but it perfectly fits a man who (after facing 7 years in jail) is trying to find somebody to blame. Hoffman as a tired nerd literature (?) professor, in my opinion, has his best role since "The Talented Mr. Ripley". The friendship even seems to convince. Recommended. 8-