The Scent of Green Papaya

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Margo M Like being carried through a series of paintings. A worthwhile watch even if solely for the visual artistry Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/23 Full Review Kiomars M فیلم احساسات لطیف را در من برانگیخته کرد و عمق به زیبایی و سادگی زندگی در عین سخت بودنش فرو برد تمام احساسات در این فیلم به طرز عجیبی به لطافت خاصی رسیده بود Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review JJJJJJ J This film is carried by its beauty. Both visually and auditorily amazing. The plot of this film however leaves something to be desired. I am not someone with a great sense of Vietnamese culture or film so maybe this lends its hand to my enjoyment, but I like just seeing and viewing everything going on. For me the plot was not that important. I would not recommend this film unless you are a big fan of Southeast Asian culture and want to experience more. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/29/23 Full Review Alvise F "The Scent of Green Papaya" is a delicate and suggestive painting on the beauty of nature and its mysterious and indecipherable evocative power. The charm and amazement of Mui for the surrounding environment, the illuminated calmness with which she perceives flavors and smells, the ancestral approach with which she transcends touch, they reveal the metaphysical character of nature. Tran's efforts materialize in a meticulously naturalist construction of the scene, an austere and elegant mise-en-scène that manifests itself in a genuinely visceral poetry. The camera moves at a slow pace, accompanying us placidly in an enigmatic and exotic tale of nothingness, teaching us the pleasure of observing, perceiving, getting lost in the labyrinthine realm of the senses. "The Scent of Green Papaya" is a quiet meditation at the interiorization of Nature. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/22 Full Review Audience Member This is a lovely film. On initial viewing, there may seem to be little to Green Papaya's story overall for much of the movie's length, but look closer. First of all, as is often the case, this is another in a line of visually gorgeous Southeast Asian films. The colors and naturalism of the look of the movie stands out from start to finish. As Fellini did in movies like Amarcord, as Wes Anderson does in many of his films, the striking vibrancy and physical appearance keep the viewer more easily locked into the quiet goings on in this family's life. Lu Mu San is precious in the best sense of the word, giving Mui dignity and earnestness while retaining the wonder of a child. Nguyen Anh Hoa is also quite good as Ti, the 'vieille' servant woman who teaches Mui what she needs to do for the family she comes to work for and love. I will say I found some of the acting rather wooden and forced, and the pacing was a bit too slow on occasion. But the screenwriting and direction of Tran Anh Hung is solid, to go along with the visual allure. And to think, the whole movie was made on a soundstage in France. Bonkers. 3.7 stars Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautiful, exceptional. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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