andremedia Review of In a Moment of Passion

In a Moment of Passion (1993)

vision in imagery and emotional closeups like the silents

[5/10 · 21 November 2006]

I'm still digesting the production's presentation. So much is non-verbal storytelling in this pic! I have to say, combined with the cinematographer's imagery, this movie deserves a bit of special attention. That almost constant overcast reinforces the naturally European feel of the show. Add to that the Germanic/Austrian/(Russian?) characters, locations and costumes...wait a minute...is this Poland?!? Honestly, it's the energy of the lead male, essentially psychotic in his detachment who outlines the intention of the movie! I think it's worthy to investigate and open a door for filmmaker Zbignew Kaminski...no one else I can think of at the moment is attempting the European romantic thriller type of pic.