films seen
1
average score
2.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
A film that feels like Spain's answer to the Nouvelle Vague, though it comes from the hands of a Portuguese director. You don't have to expect much in the way of a plot in other words, instead the film spends time with two people who meet in a bar and float through the night, enjoying each other's company. I'm quite partial to these freer narratives, the slick black and white cinematography and free-flowing camera work certainly help too. The biggest flaws for me were the soundtrack and the dialogues, both of which are ever-present and not very appealing. Performances are decent, and the limited runtime is a blessing, but it can't quite match the best of its French peers. Read all