Green Eyes
Green Eyes

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Green Eyes

2013
Movie
114 min
English

Nicolas, a photographer in his 20's, very suddenly loses his girlfriend to a car accident she was driving in. Still overcoming the loss, he takes up a sudden and unexpected affair with a girl he barely knows who is addicted to ecstasy. Their relationship slowly comes apart at the seams through sex, drugs, and harping on past mistakes.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Sven TadicGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

Green Eyes is a 2013 short documentary that delves into the personal archives of acclaimed director and screenwriter Lars von Trier. Through rare and intimate Super 8 footage shot by von Trier himself, the film offers a unique and unvarnished glimpse into his early life and creative process. It explores his formative years, revealing the influences and experiences that shaped his distinctive cinematic vision.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary focused on archival footage, "Green Eyes" received modest attention primarily within film enthusiast circles and discussions surrounding Lars von Trier's oeuvre. Its reception centered on its value as a personal artifact offering insights into a major filmmaker's past rather than as a standalone cinematic work. Critics generally acknowledged its unique access and potential interest for fans, though its limited release and niche subject matter meant it did not garner widespread mainstream critical review.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a rare, intimate look into the personal life of Lars von Trier.

  • Valuable for cinephiles interested in the formative years of a controversial director.

  • The archival footage provides a unique, unvarnished perspective on von Trier's early influences.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for "Green Eyes" is not readily available in public databases, suggesting it has not been a widely reviewed or discussed film on that platform.

Fun Fact

The Super 8 footage used in 'Green Eyes' was shot by Lars von Trier himself during his childhood and adolescence, offering a deeply personal and rarely seen visual diary.

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