@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.
A Film Far Beyond a God
Mecca was already a major pilgrim destination before the birth of Islam, as 360 statues, representing various idols, were gathered in the sanctuary of the Kaaba. The most important one was Hubal, one of the main pre-islamic gods. A Film Far Beyond a God traces the origins of the conflicts that continue to afflict us today. It draws up three main motifs: the angst, the travel, and the desert. With this experimental documentary, Waël Noureddine films a knowingly hidden past in order to help us decipher the present.
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Key Crew
DirectorBong Joon-ho
WriterPark Chan-wook
CinematographyDavid Lynch
ComposerLuca Guadagnino
EditorAri Aster
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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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Joaquin Ali
Jude
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Lupita Pugh
Anna
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Brad Driver
The Projectionist
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Margot Swinton
Mira
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Timothée Phoenix
Father Abel
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Zendaya Nyong'o
The Conductor
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Michael Pitt
Lena
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Viola Robbie
Mr. Crane
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Daniel Chalamet
The Woman in Red
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Frances Coleman
Solomon