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If Ducourneau's Raw was still somewhat restrained and apprehensive, Titane does away with that first-time timidity and serves a gritty, angry and unrestrained kick in the gut. Well-acted, unrelenting, stylistically polished and bewilderingly creative, Titane is a film that leans on the crutches of genre cinema while propelling it forward with vision, courage and integrity. It's certainly not a ride for everyone, but those who love films that explore the boundaries between genre and auteur cinema better strap in for a memorable experience.
Raw is a great film for a director just starting out in the business.
Ducournau's latest is probably her densest and most challenging film to date. It's a mix of themes, niches, and influences that fight for dominance, without any one of them ever gaining the upper hand. It's an audiovisual rollercoaster, but also a very personal and humane film. It's fantastical but engaged, emotional but also distant. It's a film that deserves to be watched on the big screen and stands well among her other films. It's not quite up there with Titane, but it's another unique and interesting film that has no trouble standing out from the crowd.