Newly Single (2017)
10/10
The Liminal Space of "Newly Single"
7 April 2024
"Newly Single" occupies a liminal space within the cinematic exploration of love, loneliness, and the quest for self-identity. The film's protagonist, navigating the tumultuous waters of post breakup existence, embodies the archetypal 'everyman' plunged into the existential void of modernity. The director's utilization of close-ups and long takes serves to create an intimate portrait of vulnerability, inviting the audience to partake in the protagonist's introspective journey. The narrative's pacing, deliberately slow, mirrors the often painstaking process of self reconstruction following the dissolution of a significant relationship. The film's dialogue oscillates between the banal and the profound, reflecting the duality of human experience. The mise-en-scène, with its emphasis on the stark, urban landscapes, symbolizes the protagonist's internal desolation. Through its exploration of the themes of alienation and rebirth, "Newly Single" contributes to the broader cinematic discourse on the human condition in the digital era.
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