¡A Human Position
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[Machine Translation] A slow cinema filled with tenderness, where you can take a small step forward in life. This is the definitive version of "slow cinema," a story that keeps the heart rate steady and uplifts the heart without disturbing it, a story that tells without telling, a story that is all lovely. The work is filled with soft colors and depicts snapshots of ordinary days, such as fresh greenery through a window, the rustle of leaves, the shade of a breezy tree, the sound of waves crashing against a boat, and the sound of a newspaper page being rolled up. The film does not shout out loud about anything, but gently whispers subtle questions and messages about Norway, one of the richest countries in the world. Directed by Norwegian talent Anders Emblem, this is his second feature film. The film is set in lesund, the director's hometown, which is called "Norway's most beautiful city" for its picturesque and colorful landscape surrounded by fjords, and is carefully depicted with gentle and beautiful brush strokes, as if one were reading a photo book. Director Emblem, who cites Robert Bresson and Yasujiro Ozu as his inspirations, includes the line "the taste of oatmeal" in the film, and his love for Ozu will make anyone grin. The main character, Asta, is played by Amalie Ibsen Jensen, who returns to the director's chair after her directorial debut, HURRY SLOWLY. Her performance is transparent and restrained as she portrays a traumatized, emotional turmoil and inner intelligence. Maria Agumaro plays Rive, who stands by her tenderly. Her coquettish gestures and singing voice add a warm glow to the film. She wears a judo suit and a kimono. She watches Japanese movies and plays Go. They eat with chopsticks. The process of quietly watching the subtleties of these two people as if loving them will lead the viewer to a feeling of peace and tranquility. --Aalesund, Norway. This is a beautiful port town surrounded by fjords and lined with buildings with colorful facades. Summer has arrived, and now is the season of midnight sun. At this time of year, the sun's rays illuminate the town's sea and greenery even more beautifully. Asta was about to start working again in this town. He had been away from his job as a reporter for a local newspaper for some time due to a medical condition, but he has decided to return to work, albeit on a temporary basis. His mind and body are still not at their best, but he will get his "hunch" back in time. Asta believed in himself and returned to his former workplace. Asta lives with a small cat, who heals his heart, which has been weakened by his illness. And then there is his beloved partner, Live, who uses his home as his workplace to repair old chairs. Especially, spending time with Lives is the most important time for Asta nowadays, especially when he spends time with her in a peaceful and relaxing manner. As a reporter, Asta handles small events and minor problems that occur in the city. When he returns home, it's just the two of them and Rive, relaxing and enjoying their time together. Asta's daily life is quietly returning. One day, Lives notices an article in the newspaper. It was a small article titled, "Refugee applicant to be deported for violating labor laws. The next day, Asta contacts the reporter who wrote the article. The next day, Asta contacts the reporter who wrote the article and learns that the deported refugee's name is Aslan and the contact information of the fish processing factory where he worked... A special leaflet and postcard are enclosed.
Original Release Year: 2022
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