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A Savage
A new screen version of the play of the same name, written by Aleksandar Ostrovski. After a long time spent traveling abroad, the aging landowner Aleksandar Ashmetev returns to his mansion. He soon informs his spouse Maria Petrova (whom he doesn't love) that intends to leave again for Paris, away from dull provincial life. In despair, Maria thinks up a cunning plan. She introduces Aleksandar to Varya Zubareva, a young beauty from the neighboring mansion, in the hope that she will keep him there for longer. But, the mock intrigue takes a serious turn when it becomes obvious that Aleksandar has become seriously interested in Varya. Aleksandar now begins to think about how he can turn his passion into a real romance with the young temptress.
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Plot Summary
In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, a young man grapples with his emotional state and his artistic endeavors. He finds himself drifting through life, encountering various individuals and situations that reflect his internal turmoil. The film explores themes of grief, love, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.
Critical Reception
Vincent Gallo's "A Savage" is a highly polarizing film, often described as an exercise in avant-garde filmmaking and a deeply personal exploration of the director's own psyche. Critics were divided, with some praising its raw emotional honesty and unique visual style, while others found it self-indulgent and inaccessible.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its bold artistic vision and unconventional narrative.
Criticized for being overly introspective and lacking clear direction.
Vincent Gallo's performance is often highlighted as a central element, whether for its intensity or its perceived pretentiousness.
Google audience: Google users seem to appreciate the film's artistic ambition and the unique perspective offered by Vincent Gallo. However, many found the pacing slow and the overall message difficult to grasp, leading to a mixed reception.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on 35mm film and later digitally manipulated, contributing to its distinctive, dreamlike visual aesthetic.
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