The two-star rating is just out of affirmation of its simplicity, and the rest are totally disagreeable:
the sluggish use of the lens can be said to be a typical "electrified stage play". Of course, the traditional Hollywood Photography Association technical manual editors will praise this. Set of specifications. This 55-year-old work looks like it was shot 30 years ago.
When it comes to the issue of light, there is nothing worth talking about here. Even the last scene, the coffin under the white curtains, was used up very generally, and this has reached a climax. This scene can be said to be completely wasted.
As for the subject matter, I've already talked about it. Ordinary people will definitely not handle the subject matter that is too special. For a director who relies entirely on acting, he is still mediocre. It's not good to deal with this subject-compare his and Bresson's performance on two the same subjects (Jan of Arc and religious belief) to draw a conclusion.
Finally, such a myth drama with obvious intentions is still so boring, it seems that there was a problem with the script at the beginning.
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