Straub and Huillet take ancient Sophocles’ famous Greek tragedy, as interpreted by Brecht, and give it an austere ‘filmed theatre’ treatment that is minimalist, esoteric and occasionally forceful.
A Japanese man and a Hong Kong schoolgirl try to find meaning in their lonely existence as they are faced with uncertainties of the future in this thoughtful and introspective drama.
Still one of Tsai’s very best, this is a solid feature debut that grapples with the ennui of ‘90s youth listlessness with stylistic aplomb.
Represents everything that is virile about John Woo’s unique brand of action cinema.
Tarantino’s cracking debut establishes the style, tone, dialogue and violence that would make him arguably the most influential American filmmaker of the ’90s.
