L'Incidente

L'Incidente is an interesting character study that evokes questions in one's morality, in doing business, relations to the overall economy, and how that circles back to the power of family.

There is quiet power in Giuseppe Garau's show-don't-tell hour-long feature. However, attempts at heavier dialogue would have directed stronger sentiments and a deeper level of understanding. As it shows now, L'Incidente feels like a cinematic bring-your-child-to-work day.

Giuseppe Garau cleverly sets a stationary camera in the passenger's seat. We are watching Marcella drive. We see Marcella work. The sun rises and sets. And, at times, that single-shot display becomes monotonous. The hour ticks by in a repetitive fashion. Yes, we come to understand Marcella and her plight. Garau teases thoughts about the economy in silently questioning why Marcella would seek this work. But he leaves those thoughts unanswered.

Marcella is driven. The viewer is along for the ride. But it would have been nice if we could at least control the radio.