A nice opening to the
2017 Leeds International Film Festival in the Town Hall. The
magnificent Victoria Theatre pre-dating moving pictures by a number
of years. So people first came to concerts in this theatre, in this
town Hall, before Loui Le Prince filmed the Leeds Bridge and his
Garden in Roundhey. Sorry Upper Harehills.
No spoilers. A art
gallery curator has a series of misadventures that just will not go
away, interacting awkwardly with the marginalised in society with his
colleagues and others. Certainly a film for everyone, especially if
like me you also feel on occasion, awkward with 'tramps'.
'A gated community is a
very aggressive way of saying
'We are not taking responsibility for
what's on the outside, we look on that as a threat'' Ruben Ostlund
I agree absolutely!
Though I would put 'Community' in inverted commas if preceded by the
word 'Gated'. Ruben probably would as well. True Community is about
Inclusivity not Exclusion.
A good film that for
the most part held my attention with some real moments. I reflect on
how awkward I feel myself towards the excluded and marginalised.
One excellent moment where the deep social & political message of
the film came out. I think about right, better than constant
propaganda of course. Perhaps it will be better with a second
viewing, but in my current condition I am not tempted.
So yes for my gut
feeling, good in an OK sort of way. 3/5.
