‘Loveless’
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‘Loveless’ is a custody battle film with a twist – neither of the parents wants their 12 year old son. Set in contemporary Russia, this excellent Russian Arthouse film presents modern Russia without the Babushka or Russian mafia stereotypes. The acting is superb and the characters are very believable. The plot is very simple – after overhearing his divorcing parents argue, and make it abundantly clear that neither wants him, a young boy disappears. The themes developed in the storyline, on the other hand are complex and true to life. Revolving around a number of central parent-child issues, the film also astutely tackles ‘the grass is greener…’ fantasies in relationships.
A number of facets of depicted Russian life fascinated me, because they were so at odds with the stereotyped portrayals and propaganda to which we have become accustomed.
This is a film that may not suit those used to fast paced, predictable films, as at times this film seems to record whole scenes in real time. That this proves very effective and not at all boring is a testament to Andrew Zvyagintsev, the film’s Director.
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