Moj Nikifor was not only visually dynamic, but was also well acted and altogether a really good film.
Nikifor is a riddle. The character is extremely well portrayed (a woman plays him) and there remains throughout the film a mystery about he and his art that helps drive the picture and the actions of the characters in it.
Marian is human and relate-able, as are his wife and acquaintances. The almost bartlebyesque plot is made believable by the clever, warm, and witty writing of the film.
All this is set against the beautiful backdrop of the polish mountains in winter.
I applaud the ending of the movie. The predictable choice would be for Nikifor to die with Marian by his side, but instead the plot stays more true to the character and the man himself, and Nikifor stubbornly lives on.
My Nikifor is an excellent film and certainly not a waste of time. Whether or not you enjoy foreign films, this film is well worth watching. It is not only entertaining, but thought provoking as well. A Great Movie!
Nikifor is a riddle. The character is extremely well portrayed (a woman plays him) and there remains throughout the film a mystery about he and his art that helps drive the picture and the actions of the characters in it.
Marian is human and relate-able, as are his wife and acquaintances. The almost bartlebyesque plot is made believable by the clever, warm, and witty writing of the film.
All this is set against the beautiful backdrop of the polish mountains in winter.
I applaud the ending of the movie. The predictable choice would be for Nikifor to die with Marian by his side, but instead the plot stays more true to the character and the man himself, and Nikifor stubbornly lives on.
My Nikifor is an excellent film and certainly not a waste of time. Whether or not you enjoy foreign films, this film is well worth watching. It is not only entertaining, but thought provoking as well. A Great Movie!