Just back from seeing this extraordinary movie at the Wilmette Theater: 'Those Who Remained'.
Set in 1948 Budapest. Everyone still stunned by the war and its aftermath.
A kind doctor befriends a 14 year old girl. Both camp survivors. They are those who were left at war's end. They are surrounded by ghosts. The little girl refuses to accept death. They aren't 'were' they 'are'. Lives that go on with holes as large as elephants. Black holes that suck all of life down into nothingness. Except for the human spirit in everyone. That life smashed, mutilated, damaged, despairing goes on. Love can be felt and to be loved regained. So powerful, so honest and true.
Makes you think...how did those who lived...live?
Brilliant cast. Everyone a living individual. The doctor slowly comes into the light. The girl, angry, furious, refusing to accept what happened to her...saved by human touch. Saved by experiencing, well, fun.
Sad beyond belief in parts, but wonderful in most others.
Set in 1948 Budapest. Everyone still stunned by the war and its aftermath.
A kind doctor befriends a 14 year old girl. Both camp survivors. They are those who were left at war's end. They are surrounded by ghosts. The little girl refuses to accept death. They aren't 'were' they 'are'. Lives that go on with holes as large as elephants. Black holes that suck all of life down into nothingness. Except for the human spirit in everyone. That life smashed, mutilated, damaged, despairing goes on. Love can be felt and to be loved regained. So powerful, so honest and true.
Makes you think...how did those who lived...live?
Brilliant cast. Everyone a living individual. The doctor slowly comes into the light. The girl, angry, furious, refusing to accept what happened to her...saved by human touch. Saved by experiencing, well, fun.
Sad beyond belief in parts, but wonderful in most others.