Fabian – Flying into the Abyss is one of the main films of Germany in 2021. The film boasts high ratings (7.4 in IMDB and 7.5 in Kinopoisk) and rave reviews from critics. And although this film is about Germany in the 1930s, unfortunately, it is not only interesting, but very relevant today for the whole world.
"Kinopoisk."
Nominee of the Berlinale 2021 - Golden Bear, Fabian - Flight into the Abyss, film.
Plot. Jacob (provincial from Hamburg) lives in Berlin for thirty years (1931). He has a talent for writing, draws advertising posters, is ugly unpunctual and spends all evenings and nights in green places.
He meets a girl who dreams of becoming an actress, and she becomes one thanks to her connection with a famous director. Jacob cannot forgive infidelity. Gap.
In general, the throwing and suffering of an unbalanced person. The title of the film speaks of tragedy.
Impression. Although the screen is full of depravity, it was not interesting to watch. Filmed in the manner of the 1960s. Now it brings sadness to the viewer and does not give pleasure from the viewing. And from this viewer (for example, me) to the middle of the film was completely indifferent to what will happen to these characters, because they do not cause sympathy. This whole 3-hour story.
Those who like to dig in moral dumps (aesthetics) will probably like it, but even a limited circle of art house fans are unlikely. Thought...