Aftersun
where do i even begin.
aftersun is the best directorial debut of this year and outstands in every category therefore i’m convinced it is one of the best films this year if not the best. the way it’s shot and edited is insane and such a excellent contribution to my definition of cinema. while it at first gives the impression that nothing really happens you understand more and more that nothing needs to happen. in fact it’s the memories and relationships of the past and the attempt to understand those. aftersun portrays mental illness and depression through the eyes of paul mescal incredibly well in form of signs throughout the whole film. sophie on the other hand is a child with nothing more than the mind of a child and is watching her dad change but without any serious worries and it shouldn’t be any other way since that is exactly how it is in real life. it’s been a while since i’ve cried so much to a film but the whole atmosphere created by the cinematography along with the amazing soundtrack (some beloved songs which are forever changed now) made it impossible to stay calm and neutral for more than 15 minutes in. such an important and personal film, everyone should see this.