26 April 2010

Birdsong (Albert Serra, 2008)

7/10
Albert Serra's follow-up to Honor de Cavalleria, another take on a famous journey, this time that of the Three Wise Men. This one's a bit different because our protagonists actually arrive at their destination, and we spend quite a bit of time with other characters (namely Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus, waiting for the Wise Men). Even though the movie is black and white (more like silver) it's gorgeous and contains numerous breathtaking sequences and still more supreeeemely long takes. I liked Honor de Cavalleria a bit more but this one was still pretty spellbinding. Can't wait to see what Serra comes up with next.

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