Isolated house in the countryside, with a tall fence,which living father,mother and three children aged around 17-22 years old. The father is the only one who leaves the house for work and supplies.The three children did not know anything about the world outside the house.except the education from the parents: the planes are flying small games,,the zombies yellow flowers,the cat an evil beast and ... read more
A spooky film. A film that you can love only when you are completely desparate. But the lovers of its kind they will adore the groundbreaking screenplay and the allernative an
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Description:Three teenagers are confined to an isolated country estate that could very well be on another planet. The trio spend their days listening to endless homemade tapes that teach them a whole new vocabulary. Any word that comes from beyond their family abode is instantly assigned a new meaning. Hence 'the sea' refers to a large armchair aThree teenagers are confined to an isolated country estate that could very well be on another planet. The trio spend their days listening to endless homemade tapes that teach them a whole new vocabulary. Any word that comes from beyond their family abode is instantly assigned a new meaning. Hence 'the sea' refers to a large armchair and 'zombies' are little yellow flowers. Having invented a brother whom they claim to have ostracized for his disobedience, the uber-controlling parents terrorize their offspring into submission. The father is the only family member who can leave the manicured lawns of their self-inflicted exile, earning their keep by managing a nearby factory, while the only outsider allowed on the premises is his colleague Christina, who is paid to relieve the son of his male urges. Tired of these dutiful acts of carnality, Christina enlists the elder daughter for some girl-on-girl action, carelessly disturbing the domestic balance. Soon enough, sex has spread throughout the household like fire. Next stop: rebellion.... (more)(less)
“Isolated house in the countryside, with a tall fence,which living father,mother and three children aged around 17-22 years old. The father is the only”
the giraffe added this to a list 1 month, 1 week ago
"04/02/13 - Though it progressively improves, most of the time the film suffers from being too weird to be interesting. There are a few jolting moments that are extremely memorable and make me wish I liked the film more."
"Over-possessive parents who hide their children from the world and raise them in a self-schooled world where a 'cunt' is a lamp and success is a sticker on the headboard. Twisted was never this engaging.
Cannes - Prix un Certain Regard"
blue_skies added this to a list 3 months, 2 weeks ago
"06.03.
PC/TV, 1st viewing
DIRECTED BY Giorgos Lanthimos
I'm not sure if this was a film about dictatorship or another kind of social satire or was it just having fun with a totally bizarre concept involving home-schooling and a fucked up family. Anyway, I enjoyed it.
It's irresistibly hypnotic in its ominous quietness, its beautifully clinical cinematography and shot composition and the outlandish concept. Hilarious at times, unnerving at others, it's one of those films that truly stick with y"
AFIoscar added this to a list 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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disturbing and strange... it just made me feel really bad but at the same time i really enjoyed the film. there are some gorgeous shots and scenes but dang what a disturbing concept..... don't think it's for everyone but i'd recommend it for something completely different!!!"
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