Review of The Childhood of a Leader (2016) by Gaynor L — 18 Aug 2016
Completely gripping viewing.. Just being aware of the Treaty of Versailles is enough to understand the political machinations of the main characters.
Beautifully underplayed, with a score that has its own personality, the film is mesmerising -and I need to watch again to discover it with the perspective of hindsight. So many nuances.
Strong, intelligent performances that have left me pondering on the film for hours.
Whilst I understand the impact of the result, I had a certain empathy for the boy who would be leader.
There was a stunned silence in the (packed) cinema at the end and then an eruption of discussion. Always a good sign.
This review of The Childhood of a Leader (2016) was written by Gaynor L on 18 August 2016.
The Childhood of a Leader has generally received positive reviews.
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