Macedonia's first work of international fame

Dana 2022-04-22 07:01:48

Macedonian's first and internationally renowned work, brutal and beautiful. The philosophy of time without beginning and end is explained in the exquisite circular narrative structure, and a story with a rather tragic and fatalistic color is presented as sacred and charming. Apart from the structure, the image and the soundtrack complement each other. The ethnic customs of the film are full of humanistic care. The killing caused by the inexorable hatred between different races is frightening, and the sincere emotion between the two lovers makes people sigh and cry, especially Alex. After seeing Hana for a long time, he has nothing to do with reality. Before the final farewell, we stared at each other with deep affection and helplessness. Because of this affection, Alex finally buried himself in the foothills to save Hana's daughter, and it was quiet after all. The heavy rain at the end and the two scenes at the beginning of Alex's burial are still unforgettable to me. May the hatred finally be resolved, and the love can always stay together.

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Before the Rain quotes

  • Father Marko: I wanted to take a vow of silence, like you. But this heavenly beauty merits words.

  • Aleksander: With a shriek, birds flee across the black sky, people are silent, my blood aches from waiting.