Silent Light is an interesting Carlos Reygadas movie.
His abundant use of landscapes is an obvious reminiscent of Tarkovsky, even with wide angle scene transitions. The clock detail was also a fine touch. But it can only be a bad imitation of Bergman's emphasis on timelessness. The dullness of the actors, the monotonous life, the direct reflection of emotions, the absence of music in the film, etc., these are the things we are already used to from art films. Obviously, the director is following the footsteps of the big directors. However, it is not considered original, if it continues like this, it remains only as an imitation. There are too many amateur scenes of actors grinning, looking at the camera, etc., even at the funeral.
Also, the Ordet connection is a shiny one there.
His abundant use of landscapes is an obvious reminiscent of Tarkovsky, even with wide angle scene transitions. The clock detail was also a fine touch. But it can only be a bad imitation of Bergman's emphasis on timelessness. The dullness of the actors, the monotonous life, the direct reflection of emotions, the absence of music in the film, etc., these are the things we are already used to from art films. Obviously, the director is following the footsteps of the big directors. However, it is not considered original, if it continues like this, it remains only as an imitation. There are too many amateur scenes of actors grinning, looking at the camera, etc., even at the funeral.
Also, the Ordet connection is a shiny one there.