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Yep, I've seen it.
Hard to watch at times but always powerful and done with a ton of energy.
I dont suggest this film to ANYONE, but it has nothing to do with the quality. I liked the movie and thought it showed the filmmakers talents in myriad ways, but the subject matter is far from what many horror fans are looking for in a movie. This is a study (often a condemnation) of Serbian politics, family dynamics in the embattled country and the pornographic film industry. Again, not the usual tropes and themes one comes across in the average thriller chiller. These themes are slammed into your face through some of the most hyper-shit relentless scenes I've seen on film and I have to say, it can be very impressive in it's breathless need to show you how much pain a people and a land can suffer. It's filled with broad metaphors, packed with hard visuals and in my opinion, it succeeds in making the viewer uncomfortable for all the right reasons.
I think A Serbian Film is a bold effort and a very good, visceral bit of filmmaking. I also think it would offend 9 out of 10 audience members so...if u have an open mind and can appreciate a strong message delivered in some difficult ways, give it a try. Yes, I did have to question the writer and directors approach a time or two, because frankly, some of what is shown or implied here is enough to make a person nauseous, but it never felt exploitative in any way to me. It just felt filthy, and painful and depressing and heart breaking to me..and I have to cheer for any artist whose work can make me feel these things and feel them deeply, while giving us a look at a life and a world we aren't usually exposed to, and dont want to be!
That said, DONT WATCH IT! Honestly, this flick is NOT for everybody, or even for...well, almost anybody, LOL. The movie makes us look at some incredibly difficult subjects and does so with a purpose, and in the process of doing so, they lay a lot of heavy sh"t on the audience. If you are up for it, have a watch,,,but remember, I told you to STAY AWAY!!
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