At one point during this movie I had to stop for a couple of reasons. To most movies this isn't that huge of a deal. You press pause, you do what you want to do, and then you come back and enjoy the rest of said movie. I came back to my computer on which I was watching the film after doing what I had to do, and I had to stop for a second. I stopped because part of me wanted to start the entire film, of which I was already an hour and some minutes into, and begin it again from the start. The effect this movie, if you enjoy its style, had on me was hypnotizing. It might be humble and human, but at the same time it's as if this movie represents so much more. Let me explain.
The movie's plot is simple, but unique. In some small town a very odd circus has arrived with a strange attraction: a dead whale, supposedly the largest ever recorded. With this strange arrival also comes hundreds of strangers to see just what is happening. The town is very close-knit with each other, making this presence uneasy for them to see. Such happens from that point on, but I'd rather not spoil anything.
The movie starts off with a bunch of drunks simulating a total eclipse with the guidance of the main character, Janos. This'll set the mood for the rest of the film, sum up way more than the film, and, if all goes well, glue you to your seat for the rest of the movie.
Symbolic, organic, political, ethereal, human, and above all else impressive. I can't really say much more than just that. The film is an absolute joy for those who enjoy the more artistic approach to film making.
If you can't tell I enjoyed the movie more than I've enjoyed any movie in a long time. I'll just talk about one more thing before I stop, and that's the cinematography. It's both down to earth and enchanting at the same time, helped by the fact that some cuts last literally up to 6 minutes. In the totality of its 2 hours and 25 minutes, the camera only cuts 39 times to a different scene. For any film junkie I think it's apparent just how much skill this takes without ruining or under/over acting any particular part of the scenario.
I might've just watched it, but the film deserves so much for being relatively unknown. An easy, easy 10/10.
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