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Enjoyably barbed and bitter, made by the performances (lead in particular)
Two women take a friend to a surprise birthday party; Turid is one of Grete's oldest friends, while Signe is more recent but still good friends. When Turid feels that she is no longer in pole position n terms of this friendship, she begins to act out and make the party more about her than Grete.
Women&Wine is a Norwegian short film, and one which has the stillness and control of that country's reputation. It doesn't really have big fireworks or spectacle but instead is based on small feelings which come out in small ways. The cast is led by Andreassen's Turid, who is a great character in study. In small ways we see her pride in her friendship, and the slight competitive air she has regarding Grete as "her turf". This translates into an entitled hurt which comes out in snide territory marking, and playing up small things. She makes it about her that is recognizable to anyone who has seen this in others in real life. It is a great performance in this way because it judges it just right, making it obvious but not overplayed to the point where it loses that.
The character is the heart of the film, and the narrative around her plays it the same way, creating a whole scene that is grounded and well observed. It is not a great florish of a film and I can imagine that the age/gender of the cast plus the running time and tone will put some off - but it is worth watching.
Women&Wine is a Norwegian short film, and one which has the stillness and control of that country's reputation. It doesn't really have big fireworks or spectacle but instead is based on small feelings which come out in small ways. The cast is led by Andreassen's Turid, who is a great character in study. In small ways we see her pride in her friendship, and the slight competitive air she has regarding Grete as "her turf". This translates into an entitled hurt which comes out in snide territory marking, and playing up small things. She makes it about her that is recognizable to anyone who has seen this in others in real life. It is a great performance in this way because it judges it just right, making it obvious but not overplayed to the point where it loses that.
The character is the heart of the film, and the narrative around her plays it the same way, creating a whole scene that is grounded and well observed. It is not a great florish of a film and I can imagine that the age/gender of the cast plus the running time and tone will put some off - but it is worth watching.
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- bob the moo
- Feb 11, 2018
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