Oskai’s film shows narrative and characters richly steeped in Sami cultural and tradition. Artist Lena returns to her remote Sami homeland in order to work on a project about women herders after she herself rejected this role and headed for the city.
The stark and beautiful landscape shows the life of the herders including the women and Lena is torn between renewing this life for herself and her son whilst falling in love.
The director Oskai is also a herder and this enables her to understand the love and pain that goes into this way of life. A beautiful and enriching film.
The biographical film about the iconic musician Bob Dylan is beautifully crafted and executed as it transports you back immersing you in the life, music and story of one of the most influential artists of our time.
The performances are exceptional with Timothee Chalamet as Dylan delivering a magnetic portrayal capturing both the vulnerability and genius of the man.
The music is thrilling, with Chalamet playing and singing the songs, and the galvanizing power of ‘The Times they are a Changin’ debuting before a crowd who spontaneously join in. The supporting cast are terrific with Monic Barbaro performing as Joan Baez.
English. 2h21m. Directed James Mangold
A personal view by guest critic Beth Travers.
Transport yourself back in time this January and immerse yourself in the life, music and story of one of the most influential artists of our time – Bob Dylan.
A Complete Unknown is an autobiographical film about the American singer, songwriter and legend starring Timothee Chalamet and directed by James Mangold. The film composes a gritty verse in the ballad of Bob Dylan’s life. It takes us on a journey with the then, unknown 19-year-and his guitar, on his meteoric rise, and transformation from folk singer to electric visionary.
Mangold effortlessly captures Dylan’s relationships with musical icons such as Johnny Cash, as well as his complex partnership with Joan Baez (played by Monica Barbaro). The magic of their two voices intertwined beautifully on and off the stage, re-writing the rules of what art can achieve.
Chalamet delivers a magnetic portrayal, capturing both the vulnerability and genius of the man. He helps breathe new life into an icon of the past, while introducing a younger audience to the brilliance of his music.
