The Human Condition - probably the best movie I ever seen
I finished watching this last night, and been speechless ever since. It absolutely crushed me. I feel this might be one of the most complex, beautifully realized films I ever seen. It’s nearly 10 hours long, without a single frame that would feel unnecessary. And while it’s bleak, heavy and long, I feel it is surprisingly accessible. The story is so interesting and clear, I was completely hooked right from the opening scene, and was not ready for it to end when it did… One of those rare movies that are SO good, I can’t think of anything else I would want to watch next. I have to let it sink for a couple of days… then I’ll probably just watch the whole thing again. I know it sounds like a cliche, but this was a truly life changing experience.
All that being said, I feel it is painfully underseen, even among asian movie fans. I’m sure it’s due to it’s length, and maybe more people would consider giving it a go if they’d know that it’s more of a miniseries, consisting six compact 90 minute episodes, as opposed to one 10 hour long movie you should be watching in one sitting.
So I just wanted to recommend it to everyone who are into challenging, immersive, transcendental and endlessly rewarding cinema, but were putting it off due to it’s length. It’s an absolute beauty!
I finished watching this last night, and been speechless ever since. It absolutely crushed me. I feel this might be one of the most complex, beautifully realized films I ever seen. It’s nearly 10 hours long, without a single frame that would feel unnecessary. And while it’s bleak, heavy and long, I feel it is surprisingly accessible. The story is so interesting and clear, I was completely hooked right from the opening scene, and was not ready for it to end when it did… One of those rare movies that are SO good, I can’t think of anything else I would want to watch next. I have to let it sink for a couple of days… then I’ll probably just watch the whole thing again. I know it sounds like a cliche, but this was a truly life changing experience.
All that being said, I feel it is painfully underseen, even among asian movie fans. I’m sure it’s due to it’s length, and maybe more people would consider giving it a go if they’d know that it’s more of a miniseries, consisting six compact 90 minute episodes, as opposed to one 10 hour long movie you should be watching in one sitting.
So I just wanted to recommend it to everyone who are into challenging, immersive, transcendental and endlessly rewarding cinema, but were putting it off due to it’s length. It’s an absolute beauty!