The Turin Horse
Dir: Béla Tarr
2011
*****
Take that Nietzsche! Every coin has two sides, here that idea is beautifully explored. As much as I like Nietzsche, I do hate those that are happy to spout out quotes without actually understanding them, analysing them or ultimately thinking for themselves. The Turin horse is bleak, depressing, slow......hypnotic, haunting and beautiful. Artsy is a lazy word that doesn't mean anything, if it doesn't stir up thoughts and/or feelings then it says more about you than it does about the film. Also, look up the word pretentious before you use it, it's only 'demanding' if you're impatient. This is a film worth watching and dedicating a short amount of time for. I loved it. Immerse yourself.