December 2009
3 posts
Séraphine
A biopic of painter Séraphine Louis (1864-1942). My feelings about this film varied a lot as it progressed.
At first, I was struck by the beautiful colours and textures that persist through the whole film. The natural lighting and detailed and musical ambient sounds help set this film firmly in a rustic feeling Senlis of the late 19th and early 20th century. The whole atmosphere and sedate,...
