@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 Test of Violence
Stuart Cooper's short about the work of Spanish artist Juan Genovés is an inspired introduction to the works of this extraordinary artist, exploring its minimalist aesthetic and storytelling qualities through a variety of cinematic techniques, including rostrum, animation, news footage and live action recreations.
Quick Stats
6.6
TMDB Rating
10
Votes
14m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorDenis Villeneuve
WriterWong Kar-wai
CinematographyPark Chan-wook
ComposerDavid Lynch
EditorYorgos Lanthimos
Where to Watch
Streaming
Criterion ChannelSee more on TMDB → JustWatch
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.
Cast
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Adam Reeves
Elena
T
Tilda Portman
The Editor
J
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
