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Il sol dell'avvenire (2023)
The love for everything
In "The Sun of the Future," Nanni Moretti reinvents himself as a consummate filmmaker, expressing his views on the political world, streaming platforms, contemporary cinema, his personal life, and his relationship with his partner more forcefully than ever before. This astonishing Italian comedy delves into the critique of all these aspects through the film that the main character (played by Moretti) is filming.
Compared to "Dear Diary" (1993), which was more personal and, if I may say so, somewhat egocentric, "The Sun of the Future" stands out for being exceptionally political and romantic. This film perfects the autobiographical approach the director explored in his previous work.
The film serves as a starting point for an important debate about independent cinema and the strategies it must employ to survive in the streaming era. Moretti criticizes the current trend in which movies are expected to lay out their entire plot within the first two minutes, an illogical formula in his perspective and characteristic of the senseless surge of streaming in recent years.
Ultimately, "The Sun of the Future" is a work imbued with an underlying sentiment: love. Love is the driving force and the brake in the entire narrative, a crucial element that can change things for better or for worse.
Tab (2022)
A drama puzzle
This film captivates deeply, leaving you pondering long after leaving the theater. It emerges as an enigma that gradually unravels as the plot unfolds, immersing us in the drama of Byung-soo, a director with an illustrious career, who finds himself on the brink of failure and makes the drastic decision to step away from the screen for a while.
Much of the film takes place in the building of the enigmatic Mrs. Kim, an interior designer with a peculiar character, who seems extremely interested in the lives of others, in their goals and achievements, perhaps due to her solitary and serene life. At first, a romantic connection between her and Mr. Byung-soo is hinted at, but he is not reciprocated, something his daughter notices early on, pointing out that he is different from how she perceives him, labeling him as a ladies' man. Although he initially disregards these observations, over time he begins to recognize their truth.
The amalgamation of drama and romantic undertones turns this film into a visual poem. The choice of wide shots is a constant that I loved, as the scenes emphasize the actors, their dialogues, and gestures. In my case, I interpreted the film as a play, and the different emotions conveyed in each scene are captured with minimalist perfection, yet deeply rich in content. Finally, the use of black and white deserves highlighting, fulfilling the same function by focusing on the actors instead of the setting, costumes, or other elements. It fully serves its purpose, underscoring its merit as a remarkable and enigmatic film, brimming with compelling elements for a meticulous analysis of its scenes.