Svideteli (2018) User Reviews

wise perspective about Shoah

[Kirpianuscus · 11 August 2020]

Shoah remains a delicate generous subject. Because its tragedy inspired but, in so many cases, remains only suggested by the images and stories and testimonies. "Svideteli" is different. Maybe, the fair word is wisdom . It not gives a story, the Story. But pieces for give coherence by its public to the profound tragedy. Ordinary pieces, anonymous lives, radical changes. The cinematography is the key. And the inspiration to not be a manifesto only sketch of something escaping to words, becoming, scene by scene, in admirable way, almost a personal story as embroidery of confessions.

The movie is just feet

[Suave-4 · 1/10 · 15 November 2018]

I'm not joking. I saw this at the Russian Film Festival in Brisbane. The synopsis read "The film tells about the history of the Holocaust through the stories of its unwitting Witnesses." What a load of bollocks. It's a woman dancing around to music, shot from a low angle so you can only see her feet. No dialog. No faces. Just feet. Seriously this sort of garbage should come with a warning.

«Shoes» A Cinematic Masterpiece

[hjbtvmc · 10/10 · 26 May 2023]

The film "Shoes" (part of Witnesses) is absolutely fascinating and metaphorical. The Director ingeniously employs the use of foot movements and the absence of voices to portray the tragedy of the Holocaust in a unique way. The faces of the characters always serve as a personalisation, allowing us to identify with the protagonist. Moreover, the symbolic function of feet, as a representation of vertical stability and a symbol of strength and resilience in one's surroundings, enhances the artistic depth of the film. The feet replace the individual, embodying vitality and autonomy in their actions and decisions. This infusion of cultural meanings adds an exquisite layer of artistry to the film, making it truly remarkable.