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Fata Morgana (2007)
simple, unexpected, mind-blowing
Well, what can I say about this excellent piece of artwork without being spoilish? First of all: I am very happy to have picked 'Fata Morgana' of all movies from the Munich Film Festival 2007. It simply was a mind mind-blowing movie experience yet totally unexpected. And as I still find myself reflecting on what happened in that movie almost two weeks later I might as well drop a line here. But back-to-back:
'Fata Morgana' is pure purism. The story is simple, straightforward and as a result of that particularly striking. The parts there are only three of them are extremely well cast. One might even say Matthias Schweighofer as well as Jean-Hugues Anglade played the roles of their lives, so far. And Marie Zielke also did a great job. The pictures are stunning and at no time over-scripted. In fact I have never been that impressed by any desert movie or documentary before. The music is on the one hand inconspicuous throughout the entire movie while as on the other hand it's the perfect match for every picture, every detail, every sentiment. (Besides: Not included is the music during the final credits. That was awful.) Finally the dramaturgy: The movie has got an absorbing very unique speed. It builds up slowly but while you are still wondering whether and when the thrill will start, you are already deep down into it.
In brief: Simon Gross reduced everything to a max. There is nothing in that movie that does not belong there. And even after days and weeks the movie still keeps its impact and secrecy. What more could you expect?
Well done, Simon Gross.
And just to increase the pressure a little: I am anxious to see your next movie.