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re: Top 5 Working Directors (Updated)
Posted on 8/12/14 at 12:50 pm to Baloo
Posted on 8/12/14 at 12:50 pm to Baloo
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Man, I find Haneke to be so punishing. It's like he just hates joy. I'm pretty much done with him. I keep getting sucked in on people's recommendations, and I always regret it. I don't doubt his talent, I just never want to watch his films ever again. He's a lot like Lars von Trier in that sense, another guy who I've just stopped watching. I just can't take his worldview.
I wouldn't disagree on the tone, I think Haneke finds a sort of peace in his depictions of tragedy (at least outside of Funny Games) though. There'a something really human about the stories he tells (on that note, even Funny Games).
I'd agree on von Trier. I think he makes films that punish you emotionally. "How can I depress you more? Oh THIS!" I don't find the same with Haneke, Haneke is more trying to find something bitter sweet and almost human in the worst of people and situations.
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I realize I'm light on foreign directors, which is tragic. I should probably add Asghar Farhadi.
Good call. Chan wook Park is a bit removed from his best work, I hope he rebounds though.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 12:51 pm to Freauxzen
quote:Antichrist hurt my brain
I'd agree on von Trier. I think he makes films that punish you emotionally.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 12:56 pm to Freauxzen
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wouldn't disagree on the tone, I think Haneke finds a sort of peace in his depictions of tragedy (at least outside of Funny Games) though. There'a something really human about the stories he tells (on that note, even Funny Games).
I do agree. And I don't think he's downright cruel the way von Trier is. I think he actually wants nothing more than to punish his audience and his actors, while Haneke just wants to explore tragedy together. He has far more humanity, and his films don't come off as mean spirited.
But, man. after Amour... I'm just done. I can't watch his movies anymore. It's too emotionally devastating, and just so bleak. He doesn't delight in torturing his characters, but he does it anyway.
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