Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2004)
Simple, gorgeous Buddhist parable about the cyclical nature of both Nature and Life. Lest that make it sound like a boring slog through Monktown, let me remind you that the director is Kim Ki-Duk, a Korean filmmaker best known for his punishing examinations of human depravity (i.e. The Isle). What's most interesting is that he hasn't left his obsession with man's darker impulses behind; rather, he's worked them into a film that allows for comment on that side of humanity while still remaining both a compelling narrative and avoiding a descent into tiresome sadism. This film makes me want to learn more about Buddhism.
Grade: B+
Simple, gorgeous Buddhist parable about the cyclical nature of both Nature and Life. Lest that make it sound like a boring slog through Monktown, let me remind you that the director is Kim Ki-Duk, a Korean filmmaker best known for his punishing examinations of human depravity (i.e. The Isle). What's most interesting is that he hasn't left his obsession with man's darker impulses behind; rather, he's worked them into a film that allows for comment on that side of humanity while still remaining both a compelling narrative and avoiding a descent into tiresome sadism. This film makes me want to learn more about Buddhism.
Grade: B+
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