Friday 29 May 2009

Silence of Lorna
[Lorna’s Silence]
(2008)

80%

Yet, again Les Frères Dardenne present us with another dazzling morality tale: As spare, as haunting, as emotionally restrained as their work usually is. Despite the narrative contrivance, this packs a psychological wallop that cannot be beaten. Their sparse and cerebral style allows this slow drama to work its magic on you in unexpected ways until the inevitable climax.

This one is about a paper marriage to gain Belgian citizenship that takes an unexpected emotional toll on those involved – especially Lorna. As can happen, the moment you connect with another human being on an emotional level, it becomes harder to think of them simply in terms of a financial transaction. The thriller elements never overwhelm the human drama; allowing the actors to shine and to give of their very best.


Copyright © 2009 Frank TALKER. Permission granted to reproduce and distribute it in any format; provided that mention of the author’s Weblog (http://franktalker5.blogspot.com/) is included: E-mail notification requested. All other rights reserved.

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