45 Years

A movie that’s based solely on the acting performance of Charlotte Rampling. I was basically only watching her, and only because I would have fallen asleep otherwise. The slow storytelling style didn’t work for me, especially since Charlotte could say anything that she needed to say with her eyes alone. Unlike the movie itself, which didn’t say anything at all. (23.02.2016)

(50th KVIFF) Excellent conjugal drama. Based on the notes, I was expecting something more intense and expressive, but the drama takes place mainly within the character of Charlotte Rampling, who portrays it mostly through her expressions. That requires quite some attention and empathy from the viewer. Unlike this festival Romanians, 45 Years offers a real chance to grab on to something, to relate to the protagonist and feel her suffering. I understood her. 80 % (11.07.2015)

Beautiful film about how old age is not easy, but can still be touching and beautiful. The strength of this film lies mainly in the fact that it is presented with perfect lightness and sensitivity so that it is not just a sentimental mess. On the contrary, the performances of the actors and the direction of the director are an equivalent of an otherwise quite ordinary story, which shows that human life simply isn't ordinary. (05.01.2016)