2 reviews
The film is set in 1854 and tells the story of Hélène (Nosbusch), a woman who returns to her hometown after a long absence to seek revenge on the man who killed her father.
The film is a slow-burning revenge tale that is more interested in character development and atmosphere than in action. The first half of the film is spent establishing the characters and the setting, and it does so in a very deliberate and methodical way. The film's director, Loïc Tanson, uses long takes and slow zooms to create a sense of unease and tension. The cinematography is also stunning, with many beautiful shots of the Luxembourgish countryside.
The second half of the film is where the action picks up, and it does not disappoint. The film's violence is brutal and unflinching, but it never feels gratuitous. The film is also quite suspenseful, and I found myself on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next.
The performances in the film are all top-notch. Jules Werner is excellent as the villain, and Désirée Nosbusch is equally good as the hero. The supporting cast is also very good, with everyone giving believable and nuanced performances.
Overall, Läif a Séil is a well-made and suspenseful Western that is sure to please fans of the genre. The film is beautifully shot, well-acted, and features a compelling story. I highly recommend it.
If you're a fan of Westerns, I highly recommend Läif a Séil. It's a well-made and suspenseful film that is sure to please.
The film is a slow-burning revenge tale that is more interested in character development and atmosphere than in action. The first half of the film is spent establishing the characters and the setting, and it does so in a very deliberate and methodical way. The film's director, Loïc Tanson, uses long takes and slow zooms to create a sense of unease and tension. The cinematography is also stunning, with many beautiful shots of the Luxembourgish countryside.
The second half of the film is where the action picks up, and it does not disappoint. The film's violence is brutal and unflinching, but it never feels gratuitous. The film is also quite suspenseful, and I found myself on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next.
The performances in the film are all top-notch. Jules Werner is excellent as the villain, and Désirée Nosbusch is equally good as the hero. The supporting cast is also very good, with everyone giving believable and nuanced performances.
Overall, Läif a Séil is a well-made and suspenseful Western that is sure to please fans of the genre. The film is beautifully shot, well-acted, and features a compelling story. I highly recommend it.
If you're a fan of Westerns, I highly recommend Läif a Séil. It's a well-made and suspenseful film that is sure to please.
- yusufpiskin
- Apr 3, 2024
- Permalink
No pun intended - quite the interesting movie ... with a portion "missing" ... we get a time jump after the initial start of the movie ... forwarding us time wise. We see a character we expect to be around - and we know what she will be up to ... but we do not know what she had been up to all those years.
We get to see a European movie in the middle ages that has a bit of native people magic (not real magic) ... some might say it feels like native Americans. Our main actress has that power in her ... she has that inner feeling ... you see her tattoos .... her appearance, but also how she acts and moves ... and you know: you would not want her on the opposite team.
A really good drama about society trying to oppress and suppress others ... and while there may be certain flaws (or even "holes", unexplainable things or at least convenient stuff) ... the movie is really strong! Great drama ... great cinematography (don't be surprised by the black and white and "TV" format this starts off with ... it will switch) and sound design too.
We get to see a European movie in the middle ages that has a bit of native people magic (not real magic) ... some might say it feels like native Americans. Our main actress has that power in her ... she has that inner feeling ... you see her tattoos .... her appearance, but also how she acts and moves ... and you know: you would not want her on the opposite team.
A really good drama about society trying to oppress and suppress others ... and while there may be certain flaws (or even "holes", unexplainable things or at least convenient stuff) ... the movie is really strong! Great drama ... great cinematography (don't be surprised by the black and white and "TV" format this starts off with ... it will switch) and sound design too.