Some people say that Egoyan’s films can always enter major film festivals because the subject matter is different. I don't care if he makes films for the festival, but I like his unique ideas and creativity. I believe that those who like his films have been fascinated by his films since "Exotica" (1994).
"Adoration" is about the virtual online world and terrorist attacks, as well as finding the truth (his films often seem to say finding), the subject matter alone is attractive enough. However, I only knew these when I entered the screening venue, because I forgot the content of the film selection, because It's Yi Gaoyang. (Although I don't like all the works), the
hero Simon (Devon Bostick) listened to his dying grandfather talking about the fact that his parents passed away. Daughter. Grandson listened to his ears and recorded his grandfather's words on the video phone. The
parents actually met in a violin shop, and the love story started with a violin head.
Simon's school French class translation homework, he The death of his parents was adapted into a story of a terrorist attack, which was later put on the Internet, causing a stir. The young people in the chat room reacted violently. Even the parents' generation has a chat room, talking about the same incident.
Paradoxically, even Simon It seems that I regard myself as an orphan of terrorists. The power of the virtual is so powerful that even the audience is confused.
The woman behind the veil is able to persist because of her personal religious belief. Isn’t online virtual a kind of veil? I
like stories The layout and editing techniques are layered without confusion. Many close-ups and talking heads. Just like peeling an onion, the truth of the facts is revealed layer by layer. And Simon also gradually uncovered the truth of the death of his parents and the past of his father.
The actors have very good performances, the plot is good, and the rhythm is just right. It is my favorite Egoyan work since "Felicia's Journey" (1999). The
film won the Ecumenical Jury Award in Cannes and nominated Palme d'Or (other nominations and Awards).
Director's words: "In the '80s, society was clearly divided into people who had access to making images and broadcasting them and people who were just Watchers ~ people who were relegated to that position. What has happened in the 20 years since is that now we can all make images and anyone can broadcast their thoughts."
Note: The movie is from Canada and shot in Canada
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