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"Vania at 42nd Street" by Louis Mahler
Lorenz 2022-10-10 19:14:57
It can't be said that this is an excellent "movie", its charm lies in Chekhov's excellent drama script and the actors' in-depth and passionate performances. In his last work, Louis Mahler almost gave up all film skills, simply used close-up shots to record the entire drama that took place on the stage, and successfully presented the stage performance in the form of a film. Through expressive close-up shots, the audience can go deeper into the inner world of the characters and experience the subtle emotions revealed by the performers. This is the film charm that is difficult to achieve in theatrical performances. However, large sections of excellent dialogue and lack of changes will inevitably affect the scene. The compactness of the rhythm weakens the sense of immersion in the film, but if you can carefully appreciate Chekhov's superb language charm, and deeply appreciate the script's in-depth exploration of life situations, this film will firmly grasp your heart.
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