Hi Spout!
I would love to list all the movies which moved me lately but that would take too much time cause like any self respecting movie fan Ive seen more than I can mention. Instead Im gonna tell about movie I saw last night.
After the Wedding (Efter brylluppet 2006) is a film from Denmark. Last year Oscar nominated in the best foreign film category. It tells a story of a man, Jacob, who has to make decision between the familiar ideal ideas of youth (saving the world) and the reality he was not aware of (saving his family).
The movie was strong and touching drama with absolutely fantastic acting work that got close to the skin. Director Susanne Bier used a lot close ups of peoples eyes and faces. She was able to demonstrate the storming of feelings inside the characters in such a delicate way it was not only beliavable but also enjoyable.
Most of the story took place in rich, clean and green Denmark. While demonstrating the poor kids of India it didn´t raise the contrast to be black and white. Money didnt create a paradise but neither did poverty. The personal choices are always the hardest ones regardless the surrounding.
I recommend After the Wedding for all viewers looking for good family oriented drama!
take care,
Elli :)