"Silent Light" is long, and boring. But that is also the beauty of it. Reygadas creates this long narrative in order to capture the real feeling of the characters' lives. It's slow, and quiet, and creates for a similarly themed story. This is a hindrance, and a strength. Although it is not wholly entertaining, it is meaningful and impactful. Reygadas succeeds in painting the picture, representing the lives' of these Mennonites accurately and naturally. It might not keep the audience on the edge of their seats, but it does deserve their attention. It's landscapes are beautiful and its cinematography is equally visually interesting. And it's content is thought-provoking by exposing the viewer to an environment most of us are vastly unfamiliar with. Although it may not intrigue most film-goers, it is a well made film, and a humbling story.
Review of Silent Light
Silent Light
(2007)
"Silent Light" is long, and boring. But that is also the beauty of it.
13 July 2017