⭐⭐⭐ In the opening film of the International Rotterdam Film Festival, Norwegian auteur Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken presents an elaborate portrait of his compatriot Munch, the pioneer of expressionism.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Not sure if the director has such an intention; however, the film seems to be open to interpretation with its overflowing metaphors and surreal narrative. What I understand from the movie is about of our lead character named Can, who was
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pleasantville, I believe, is one of the most valuable films of the 98-99 generation (the 'conventional' criticism series of modernism, American dream within America, Hollywood from the Hollywood etc).
⭐⭐⭐ It's always a matter of being in-between, pride and passion, leaving and staying, saying/asking or keeping quiet.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ The transformation from Einar to Lili is explained very much in details, especially the stages; From the first realization to the decision up until having the surgery; the psychological roots handled masterfully. This movie is definite success.