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The Dark Master of Russian Film
- guard-of-terra 12y agoThe movie is disturbing but IMO worth it. Think of it as middle ages youtube footage.
- eru 12y agoOnly that the real Middle Ages weren't so bad (on average).
- eps 12y agoThe movie is simply unwatchable. You can in theory force yourself through it under a premise of it being a "masterpiece", but it looks very much like a self-indulgent cinematic masturbation of someone who's just not all there. The book on the other hand is really good and absolutely worth a read.
- mojuba 12y agoA.German is one of my favorite directors, but something keeps me from watching Hard to Be a God. Probably out of fear of being disappointed after reading so many negative reviews. But he does have a unique, inimitable style. His cinematography is as far from the mainstream as it can get. His signature chaotic dialogues and remarks, as if you are watching casual home video, except as we know everything that happens in German's films is staged and well thought through to the smallest detail. He can be sadistic to the viewer, as well as warm and melancholic. One thing I can guarantee you, watch any of his films and you will never forget it, whether you liked it or not.