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Crazy Love
Bressane's second London film, shot in six days in his apartment. "I had seen the French avant-garde films of the 1920's and naturally the title cites Breton. But underneath it can also be read in many ways. It is a cinema that is invented on the spur of the moment, like you invent an instrument to play music and then abandon it. This film came out like an improvisation, a total risk. It is a deconstruction of meaning but not in the analytical, intellectual sense. I have always tried to lose myself with my films. There is no trace of American or French underground cinema. If anything, it is the idea of home movies, there were many ideas for digital films long before digital film existed. This film made itself, it was like a jazz improvisation. Amor Louco is a lost object, it doesn't speak any language, it has no signs, no letters, no captions. And in the scene where the cataract is cut with the razor blade, it was the adventure of the film itself that was put to the test".
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Plot Summary
A young man, recently released from prison, struggles to reintegrate into society and rebuild his life. He grapples with his past mistakes, attempts to reconnect with estranged loved ones, and navigates the challenges of finding employment and purpose in a world that seems to have moved on without him. His journey is marked by a series of encounters that test his resolve and force him to confront his demons.
Critical Reception
Crazy Love received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its raw portrayal of post-incarceration struggles and a compelling central performance, others found the narrative uneven and the tone inconsistent. Audiences were similarly divided, with some resonating with its gritty realism and others finding it too bleak.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unflinching look at the difficulties faced by ex-convicts.
Some noted a lack of strong narrative cohesion.
The performances were generally considered a strong point.
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Fun Fact
Don Scardino, who directed and starred in the film, also wrote the screenplay. This was his feature film directorial debut.
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