La Deuxième

Raindance Film Festival

Jean leads a spiritual commune which promises its followers a second life.

Vue Cinema London - Piccadilly

Directed by Jelle StrooNarrative Feature / Belgium / 77 minsScreamdance International PremiereScreening: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:15 | Weds, 25 Sep 12:45Review:Writer and director Jelle Stroo describes LA DEUXIÈME as “almost a parable”. Eschewing realism for a distinct surrealism, his film very much reflects its title. Directly, it is a chamber drama about a commune, or perhaps cult, of people seeking to restart their lives and find new meaning. But it is also a consideration on grief, trauma, and an iterative sense of identity. Can one start a new life entirely? Or are we bound to ourselves forever, regardless of our efforts? Stroo explores these ideas through a balance of character relationships and wider, overarching themes, the result a film of poignancy and definite staying power.Working with a nearly identical cast and crew to his 2015 debut ÉGOÏSTE, Stroo has clearly struck a dynamic relationship with his collaborators. Especially remarkable is the cinematography by Daniele Vella, which achieves a close, intimate understanding of the film’s various characters, maintaining a verité style despite the occasionally fantastic events that occur. The performances are also notable, each actor playing their role with a subdued, even somnambulistic gait. Emotions are sublimated and a certain detachment pervades, and this affected normality serves only to deepen the absurdity otherwise at play. LA DEUXIÈME is an unusual, strangely inviting film. / Review by Milo Garner<a href="https://www.theopenreel.com/portfolio-item/ladeuxieme/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="http://www.ladeuxieme.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9074994/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IMDb</a>Credits:Director: Jelle StrooWriter: Jelle StrooProducer: Stephanie Delbecque, Jelle StrooExecutive Producer: Stephanie Delbecque, Jelle StrooCast: Gert De la Marche, Anne-Sophie Delhomme, Alix Vega, Julien Vieuloup

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