A dance passionate young woman runs away from a religious life to join a famous dance academy in Berlin.
A carnal and seemingly cold film, without vivid emotions, except for the dance moments, it impresses through the historical placement of the story. The portrayal of the communist era is flawless, with a realism reminiscent of the (good) Romanian films of the 90s.
Tilda Swinton is wonderful in a triple role, but I can't help but wonder if that was really necessary. It's more like evidence of megalomania on a smaller scale if you ask me. But I can't think of a better person that can do that.
And Dakota Johnson impresses in her innocence full of authority and promise, giving life to a character that seems to hide boundless wisdom.
Her dedication to this role is obvious every moment she spends on screen.
It's not a movie for everyone, not even for the original author's fans (i.e. Dario Argento), but it manages to lift the excess of gore to the level of amazing art in an unusual, painfully realistic context in its eccentricity. And it's an achievement worth praising.
You might know Dakota from the infamous Fifty Shades of Grey but also from the wonderful A Bigger Splash.
Tilda Swinton seems to be in every movie these days, but some are worth special mentions: Orlando, Only Lovers Left Alive, We Need To Talk About Kevin, A Bigger Splash, Snowpiercer.
You might know Chloë from Kick Ass and the remake for Carrie.
Scenario: Dario Argento and others
Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
Cu: Tilda Swinton, Dakota Johnson, Mia Goth, Chloë Grace Moretz, Alex Wek
Rating: 9/10
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