An absolute masterclass in light and shadow. Fassbinder shoots it magnificently, blending German New Wave and classic Hollywood to create something totally new. The use of black and white reminded me a lot of Fellini’s 8 ½. That’s about the highest compliment I can give! I love how twisted and dark the film becomes as it goes on. It’s absolutely a film noir, but the characters have uncomfortably jagged edges that are more commonly found in some sort of horror film. I don’t think I “enjoyed” watching it (it made me so uneasy!) but I was blown away by the craftsmanship from all involved.
An absolute masterclass in light and shadow. Fassbinder shoots it magnificently, blending German New Wave and classic Hollywood to create something totally new. The use of black and white reminded me a lot of Fellini’s 8 ½. That’s about the highest compliment I can give! I love how twisted and dark the film becomes as it goes on. It’s absolutely a film noir, but the characters have uncomfortably jagged edges that are more commonly found in some sort of horror film. I don’t think I “enjoyed” watching it (it made me so uneasy!) but I was blown away by the craftsmanship from all involved.
