@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
2023Documentary
Healing with cold - Does our body like to be frozen?
"Following a young Finnish swimmer in icy water, this documentary explores, in the company of researchers, the benefits and risks of exposure to cold for the body."
Elina Mäkinen, a fan of traditional "avanto" swimming - in holes dug in the ice - is preparing for the Ice Mile, a swimming event organized in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, where the water temperature is around 0°C. How does the young woman resist these extreme conditions? What effects does the cold have on the body? Beyond the risk of frostbite, hypothermia alters the cardiovascular system, even causing death when the internal temperature drops below 25°C. Different factors such as age, fatigue, dehydration or disease can accelerate body cooling.
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DirectorDenis Villeneuve
WriterWong Kar-wai
CinematographyPark Chan-wook
ComposerDavid Lynch
EditorYorgos Lanthimos
Produced by
ARTE GEIEARTE
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
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Adam Reeves
Elena
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Tilda Portman
The Editor
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Joaquin Hardy
Jude
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Lupita Ronan
Anna
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Brad Isaac
The Projectionist
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Margot Blanchett
Mira
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Timothée Ali
Father Abel
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Zendaya Pugh
The Conductor
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Michael Driver
Lena
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Viola Swinton
Mr. Crane