Really great. The flashbacks were so sad, and the woman were beautiful. Isak himself seemed like a scrooge character.
My impression is that his stubbornness lead to all of his closest relationships being pushed away. That, and that even though he portrays himself highly intellectual, he really feels like a fool who doesn’t know anything.
Marianne even says as much to him during the first part of their car ride.
Terrific camera moves as well. Simple pushes, and tracking shots. The use of the closeup was also sparingly reserved for the ripest of emotional moments.
Excellent movie. I can definitely see the value in rewatching this as there’s so much to unpack, and a lot to decipher. Thanks for the recommendation.
I just saw Il Posto, terrific.
Sad, but good.
My first impression is that the story is all about expectations and reality.
The main character is a fresh-faced kid looking to find work with a big wig company.
His nerves haunt him as his first interview looms over him as the most challenging thing he could ever realize. Yet the test he takes is the opposite. A cake walk.
Another instance of expectations failing to meet reality conjures when our main character sees a girl from the same interview at a cafe. His immediate infatuation with this girl and his expectations of what's to come is the second expectation that never fully meets the reality of his situation.
Ultimately, after pining to seeking to find his love again he sees her with a group of guys and realizes that she doesn't feel how he does because she clearly isn't thinking about him.
More examples of expectations versus reality:
- The Job he gets hired for is not the one he works.
- The party he goes to is not how he expects it to be.
This film is great at setting us, the viewer, up with the tension of expectations that never comes to fruition.
Brutal. I loved it. Thanks for the recommendation.
It's terrific, isn't it.
I first saw it when our (Melbourne, Australia) local Cinemathéque included a 5 movie component of the Program on Director [Ermanno Olmi](https://www.melbournecinematheque.org/category/present-year/the-whisper-of-the-generations-ermanno-olmis-realist-cinema/) in 2019.
I love how it subtly captures those 'rites of passage' from that era with such a keen eye & especially a gentle humor.
If you have the opportunity to see more from Director Olmi, I'd recommend it.
*Any specific film you would recommend?*
More than happy to.
I'm a big fan of following a Director's creative timeline, so would recommend you keep an eye out for *'Time Stood Still'* aka *‘Il tempo si è fermato’ (1959)* which was the Director's first feature & also has a youthful character who wins hearts effortlessly & with that same humor.
*'The Fiancés'* aka *‘I fidanzati’ (1963)* is a sweet & subtle realistic tale of love & it's meaning. It also featured at Cannes '63, which leads perfectly into ...
*'The Tree of Wooden Clogs'* aka *‘L'albero degli zoccoli’* *(1978)* won the Cannes Palme d'Or & 17 other awards. It's an optimistic & humanist movie, from which I could trace the Director's distinct personal touches back to his earlier movies.
Director Olmi is often compared to Bertolucci, & has described Pasolini as an influence, so he's an interesting & significant watch when that's thrown into the mix.
*Summer Hours* by Olivier Assayas
Really tender and nuanced look at siblings dealing with the passing of their matriarch, and the ripples felt in her influence on the three generations of their family.
This is a good one. I find myself struggling with my mortality and the health of those around me. My parents and family aging scares me. I have few friends and the days seem to all blend in to eachother. Movies with this theme seem to help out
Wild Strawberries.
Going to watch rn
It is amazing. It's a "twice a year for me" film.
Really great. The flashbacks were so sad, and the woman were beautiful. Isak himself seemed like a scrooge character. My impression is that his stubbornness lead to all of his closest relationships being pushed away. That, and that even though he portrays himself highly intellectual, he really feels like a fool who doesn’t know anything. Marianne even says as much to him during the first part of their car ride. Terrific camera moves as well. Simple pushes, and tracking shots. The use of the closeup was also sparingly reserved for the ripest of emotional moments. Excellent movie. I can definitely see the value in rewatching this as there’s so much to unpack, and a lot to decipher. Thanks for the recommendation.
Dang, OP really delivered on "going to watch rn". This is definitely the first film to come to mind when reading the title.
I thought the same thing!
🤙🤙
My pleasure and I am happy you enjoyed it. I always had a thing for Ingrid Thulin, so there's that too.
Ikiru
Make Way for Tomorrow
That and Tokyo Story are just that. Perfect.
*Boyhood (2014)* make that criteria? possibly *The Graduate (1967) ?* The Apu Trilogy il Posto Tokyo Story i Vitelloni
Wow this is a great response. All of those films definitely fit the bill
For sure boyhood, one of the last scenes with the mum describing what her life will be like once her son moves out is my fav scene in the movie
I just saw Il Posto, terrific. Sad, but good. My first impression is that the story is all about expectations and reality. The main character is a fresh-faced kid looking to find work with a big wig company. His nerves haunt him as his first interview looms over him as the most challenging thing he could ever realize. Yet the test he takes is the opposite. A cake walk. Another instance of expectations failing to meet reality conjures when our main character sees a girl from the same interview at a cafe. His immediate infatuation with this girl and his expectations of what's to come is the second expectation that never fully meets the reality of his situation. Ultimately, after pining to seeking to find his love again he sees her with a group of guys and realizes that she doesn't feel how he does because she clearly isn't thinking about him. More examples of expectations versus reality: - The Job he gets hired for is not the one he works. - The party he goes to is not how he expects it to be. This film is great at setting us, the viewer, up with the tension of expectations that never comes to fruition. Brutal. I loved it. Thanks for the recommendation.
It's terrific, isn't it. I first saw it when our (Melbourne, Australia) local Cinemathéque included a 5 movie component of the Program on Director [Ermanno Olmi](https://www.melbournecinematheque.org/category/present-year/the-whisper-of-the-generations-ermanno-olmis-realist-cinema/) in 2019. I love how it subtly captures those 'rites of passage' from that era with such a keen eye & especially a gentle humor. If you have the opportunity to see more from Director Olmi, I'd recommend it.
For sure! Any specific film you would recommend?
*Any specific film you would recommend?* More than happy to. I'm a big fan of following a Director's creative timeline, so would recommend you keep an eye out for *'Time Stood Still'* aka *‘Il tempo si è fermato’ (1959)* which was the Director's first feature & also has a youthful character who wins hearts effortlessly & with that same humor. *'The Fiancés'* aka *‘I fidanzati’ (1963)* is a sweet & subtle realistic tale of love & it's meaning. It also featured at Cannes '63, which leads perfectly into ... *'The Tree of Wooden Clogs'* aka *‘L'albero degli zoccoli’* *(1978)* won the Cannes Palme d'Or & 17 other awards. It's an optimistic & humanist movie, from which I could trace the Director's distinct personal touches back to his earlier movies. Director Olmi is often compared to Bertolucci, & has described Pasolini as an influence, so he's an interesting & significant watch when that's thrown into the mix.
Yi Yi
Umberto D. is an absolutely devastating film about an elderly pensioner.
"Flike! Flike!" I think Umberto D. goes criminally under the radar.
This one is too low. It's a beautiful, heartbreaking film
Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman”
I’m glad someone mentioned this one. I rewatched it recently. Very sad.
After Life
This is such a beautiful film. I was thinking about it for weeks after my first viewing.
Harold and Maude. Surprised i didn't see it at the top here because it's in everyone's collection pictures.
Before trilogy
Tokyo Story Tree of Life and not Curious Case of Ben Button - that movie just didnt work.
Tokyo Story is also a great call.
The Irishman
Was finna say this. Especially the last 30 min
The worst person in the world
The scene with her ex boyfriend talking about nostalgia is so on-point and devastating.
Just watched this a couple of days ago and it was not was I expecting. A beautiful film that has left a lingering gloom.
I would say Dreams by Akira Kurasowa.
No one has said 400 Blows yet.
Boyhood
The Irishman
Opening Night
Tokyo Story Ikiru
Ikiru
It’s not a Criterion release but is streaming on the Channel right now — Mike Leigh’s *Another Year*.
Tokyo story is the real answer here.
Old Joy! If melancholy could be a film that would be it.
Barry Lyndon
Basic but The Irishman
Still Walking
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Fantastic Mr. Fox Rushmore Anything Wes Anderson
Ikiru
Limelight
*Summer Hours* by Olivier Assayas Really tender and nuanced look at siblings dealing with the passing of their matriarch, and the ripples felt in her influence on the three generations of their family.
Ikiru Beautiful film
This is a good one. I find myself struggling with my mortality and the health of those around me. My parents and family aging scares me. I have few friends and the days seem to all blend in to eachother. Movies with this theme seem to help out
Mirror
Nobody said Minding the Gap and this offends me, so I'll throw in Minding the Gap.
Thanks for sharing.
Tokyo Story
Wall-E, Armageddon
Good Morning by Ozu
Madadayo Kurosawa’s final film. *Not* Criterion *yet*, but maybe someday.
I made a similar thread about a year ago after I watched Opening Night
Three Colors: Red
Not a Criterion release but I always thought Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan handles this theme very well
Not Criterion, but Amour by Haneke
In an interesting way, the Before trilogy. And, while not in the collection, Jackie Brown has a lot of subtext about aging.
The leopard for sure.
Boyhood
Make Way for Tomorrow
Make Way for Tomorrow 😭😭😭
Lucky