Steam: The Turkish Bath evaluation action
2022-01-21 08:03
It is obvious that the connection between Istanbul and the sensual awakening of people in the film "Hamam" has an artificial sense of design, but under the director of Ferzan Özpetek, it all seems to be very smooth, a director who grew up in both Turkish and Italian cultures Ferzan Özpetek has a keen insight into the physical details of the characters and the rhythm of the film. He is also good at suggesting the mystery of the characters' psychology in the film through visual analogy, so that the film’s pleasure outweighs its shortcomings. The male protagonist in the film, Francisco, is played by Alessandro Gasman. This is not a simple role, because he is always silent, but Alessandro Gasman brings an exciting experience to the audience. A convincing image of a man with potential desires
. The film shows how cultural differences, class differentiation, and sexual identity promote personal growth in a dramatic and gentle and interesting way
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Extended Reading
Steam: The Turkish Bath quotes
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Perran: Go like water. Come back like water.
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Oscar: Bygone times are always the best of times...