Okay this is a film by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami and starred Juliette Binoche and William Shimmel in the lead role. The film tells a story about a British writer (played by Shimmel), a french mother who owns an antique shop (played by forever adorable Juliette Binoche), and their confusing relationship which goes unfold (I think) as they walking and wandering around in Tuscany, Italia. Which also explain that although the movie is directed by Iranian director, starred by British and French people, the set itself is in Italia. Charming idea, really.
As usual, if you ever watch Kiarostami's film, you will notice similar style of directing. Still camera, car scene, lots of moment that looks photographic, and of course lots of dialogue since his movie usually consist of like 90% dialogue (random calculation), and of course (again) mind boggling story which in the end (if you think carefully) is not really mind boggling at all. Kiarostami manage to twist the story perfectly, so in the end we focus on what's more important rather than occupying our thoughts with superficial details which is not really important (although fascinating indeed).
The film start with James Miller (Shimmel) do a presentation about his book titled Copie Conforme which in english means Certified Copy. The book arguing about originality and the differences between original and its copies, please plant this thing your mind because this topic will occur numerous times. We can see a woman (Binoche, let's just call her Elle since her real name is never revealed) listen carefully, but in the end she has to leave early because her son is hungry, but not without leave her number to his translator.
Later, they finally meet and then wandering around Tuscany while talking about originals and copies. But the conversation take into an interesting point. They don't just talk about art, they also talk about everything including human, claiming that we are only copies of our parents DNA, which makes us not original at all. The main point is, why should we praise originals while their copies is as good as them if not the same. Interesting (right?). Well it gets more interesting so stay on your seat.
When they have a drink at coffee shop, the waitress mistook them for a couple. Elle do not correct her and instead, she play along talking about her husband habit and their wedding ceremony. When James Miller know what Elle did, he too do not correct this. Even after they leave the coffee shop and wandering (again) they talk as if they are really a couple and Elle's son is his son too. Okay okay, maybe they're just pretending. BUT (see the capital), it's too perfect to be an acting. They both know each other, habits, likes, blah blah.
I guess the synopsis has to stop here, one more words and I'll ruin the excitement.
Ehhhh is this the part where I should give conclusion? Because one more word from me will really ruin your watching experience. This is the kind of film where you will scream WTF at the end, but makes you think after you put your DVD in its case. Of course I too, search in the internet for an answer, but in the end I make my own conclusion, and honestly it feels greater than just receive somebodies doctrine (kinda). Well, I do wanna put my own perspective of this movie, but I guess not now. I'll update it later...
So please guys do watch it. The directing is superb (as always it's Abbas Kiarostami duh), the acting is..... Well it's Juliette Binoche, and she is never better. Miss Binoche gives us a very believable woman, her mood changes, her expression and even her movement is on spot. Not to forget that William Shimmel gives us a very good job for his first acting gig, but of course everybody want to give their best if you are paired with Juliette Binoche.
Here is some pics from my most favorite scene in this movie
Ahhh maybe I'm an arthouse maniac and I prefer strong story with harsh reality touch. But at heart I'm really just an innocent human who adores love story and searching for genuine love *ewwwwhhhh. The main thing is this scene is my most favorite.
Yupz, the beautifying yourself scene. Filmed in one shot, Juliette Binoche gave us a very subtle performance while she doing something so superficial.
Just look at this scene, it's so beautiful it looks like a picture. I mean, of course this is indeed a picture. But, when you watch this scene it is really look photographic and very beautiful.
I guess those pictures close this post, thank you for reading and be sure to watch this movie Au Revoir guys.
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