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Maelstrom
This unusual gem of a film is a gorgeously conceived and well-executed morality tale, narrated by a gory, blood-smeared, dying fish. This choice of a narrator may seem bizarre, and is certainly unusual, but somehow it works perfectly in the film--it ... This unusual gem of a film is a gorgeously conceived and well-executed morality tale, narrated by a gory, blood-smeared, dying fish. This choice of a narrator may seem bizarre, and is certainly unusual, but somehow it works perfectly in the film--it creates a gothic fairy tale atmosphere, and adds a dash of humor to what is a difficult, grim story. The film begins with a graphic scene of the heroine, Bibi (Marie-Josee Croze), getting an abortion. Bibi`s guilt feelings are multiplied tenfold when on a rainy night soon thereafter, she accidentally hits a man and drives off, leaving him to die. Her sophisticated life as the successful owner of a chic boutique and heiress of a famous father`s fortune begins to swiftly and spectacularly unravel. After she survives a suicide attempt, Bibi`s guilt has still not been alleviated, and she decides to track down the body of the man she killed. At the morgue, she runs into the dead man`s son, who asks her to stay with him while he sorts through his father`s possessions. The son ends up falling in love with Bibi, but she remains consumed with guilt over what is now her terrible secret. All of the film`s acting, but especially the difficult part of Bibi, is done with beauty and sensitivity. The film`s lush photography at times hearkens back to director Villeneuve`s music video work, but its stylish quality always serves the story`s needs. This poetic tale of moral responsibility and despair is a uniquely haunting, must-see film.
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