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I cannot look at this film without pondering how Casanova got it off the ground. The characters, sets, and events are so outlandish that I'd figure nobody would want to invest money in a film like this, but here we are. Sometimes art wins out, and the result is a sprawling mix of comedy and drama with an excess of wtf moments.
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The characters in Skins are outrageous and Casanova isn't afraid to put their deformities and/or perversities in the spotlight, but there's always a layer of humanity present. The presentation is slick (prep yourself for lots of pink and purple), the performances are good, and I couldn't keep count of times I was staring at the screen, gobsmacked. Great cinema.
Casanova returns with a film just as pink and just as fucked up as his first feature film. People thinking Skins was just some random fluke will have to admit that Casanova has a clear signature style, one that is hard to compare to anything else out there. You may wonder how long he can do films like this before it becomes tired and boring, but clearly, that number is higher than 2. This analogy between North Korea and a toxic relationship between a mother and son is an absolute experience. Sumptuous cinematography, bold performances, and a unique premise make this another instant classic.