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Duska (Dushka)

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Jennie Punter Globe and Mail 04/10/2009
3/4
Its captivating visual storytelling makes it a work of pure cinema. Go to Full Review
Greg Quill Toronto Star 04/10/2009
2.5/4
After the first 30 minutes, rendered almost entirely without dialogue, an uneasy blend of sentimental comic haze and sinister Pinter-esque gloom settles over Dutch director Jos Stelling's visually engaging but not quite satisfying Duska. Go to Full Review
Jay Weissberg Variety 10/18/2008
Starts well, with playful, warmhearted lensing following the shy protag as he watches his fantasy girl, but soon the characters become a deadly combination of unfunny and moronic, like Mr. Bean without the charm. Go to Full Review
Liz Braun Jam! Movies 04/10/2009
2/5
Chances are you'll see it much more clearly as an experiment that goes on too long. Go to Full Review
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02/27/2021 It's got a young Sylvia Hoeks in it. That's enough really. But I just loved the story which is a glorious mix of emotions. I loved it's gloriously unconventional idiosyncratic sillyness and pathos. See more 03/04/2016 An older film critic's life gets interrupted by an unexpected visitor. He is busy dreaming about a much younger and smashingly beautiful girl that works at the cinema near his home. He watches films, he interact we few people, and he tries to write up a story for a film. He lives in a small apartment and seem to have a pretty isolated and sad life, but he seem to enjoy his excistense. There are very little dialogue here. I wondered if two of the leads where mute until the film had lasted for nearly 30 minutes. Then comes the third lead - Duska. A man that don't know a word Dutch, he only speaks Russian. As we figure out what he wants, we also can ask the same question to the other leads - what do they want? It looks good and the first part of it is interesting and very good. The later part seem like a step in the wrong direction and it's a segment that seem too long for it's purpose. At times very relatable, quite sad film with some moments of happiness. A bit artsy - the director catches me as an light version of Alex van Warmerdam. 7 out of 10 snack eating tricks. See more 10/22/2011 A sentimental, dumb, revolting and long story about one thing only: abuse of hospitality. Quite an interesting movie if you know Russianover-the-top hospitality traditions and Western European just-enough hospitality. See more 10/16/2010 A cute comedic Dutch production that tests western European feeling towards an integration with the big Russian bear now that the boundaries have blurred. When life follows art ... and art being just a representation of something already seen before. See more 07/29/2009 And the dirt goes: "Bob! Bob!" See more 04/18/2009 It is a little different. However, being Ukrainian, I am a bit disappointed how Eastern Europeans are portrayed in the movie. Plus, Duska, Ukrainian homeless man is being played by Russian actor. I think it is a bit odd too. See more Read all reviews
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Director
Jos Stelling