Sweet Dreams

What I appreciated most from this film were the color choices and the camera framing; some of these shots were stunning. I liked it well enough.

Big fan of period pieces. This one takes place around 1900. Gorgeous cinematography with great direction and acting. Unique sound design with interesting synth/organ. The production design is so detailed it is perfect for repeated viewings. Every character on the plantation is lost in their own private ****. Love the lullaby style music during scenes where the characters are inwardly suffering. After watching this I thought of all the characters and wondered if I had sympathy for any of them? Upon a second viewing I realized the only character I cared about was the reverend. The only one with some common sense. Sadly he wasn't the focus. The slipcover looks like the movie is about a wedding yet it is really about a funeral. I like the design and font yet I don't think it captures the dark essence of the movie. Comes with a nice thick essay booklet.

Everything got here on time and looks great. Only wish I could have gotten the limited edition slip for The Great Silence, but definitely not disappointed in the purchase.

This movie was an indictment of colonialism and the divide between classes in society. The cinematography is beautiful as many of the shots look like paintings. There are some scenes that seem a little surreal and there is even some dark comedy. Sometimes it seemed like the director may have been influenced a little by Wes Anderson. The story follows a family who owns a sugar plantation and try to sell it once the patriarch dies. As the story progresses, we see the depths of depravity people will go to as they sell their souls for money as it leadsvto a tragic ending. This was another blind buy for me, and I was not disappointed.

Another gem from Dekanalog. Unique slip.