D. Volonte is a lone journalist, whom the truth about what happened finds itself. This picture is another proof that Gian Maria Volonte is a wonderful and characteristic actor. This tape is a vivid confirmation of that. The famous director Claude Goretta made a very unusual and interesting picture, immersing the viewer in the life and mysteries of a small Swiss village-type town and styling.
A journalist named Fontana travels to a small town to interview writer, artist and Africa hunger specialist Henri Kremer. Henri lives here with his wife, her role played by the famous actress Mimzy Farmer. Henri is a rather unbalanced and quick-tempered person, the interview turns into a difficult task. Besides, Fontana came at a bad time. Shortly before his arrival there was a tragic event. Italian immigrant Mario Ricci has been killed and police are closing the case because it was considered an accident. In fact, everything is much more complicated and confusing.
As such, there is no detective investigation in the picture. The character Volonte absolutely does not make any effort to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy, everything turns out as if by itself. From the conversations of local residents and from the communication with them of a visiting journalist, the general picture of the tragedy will be formed.
Claude Goretta brilliantly showed the leisurely, leisurely and quiet life of the town, full of mysteries. The musical design contributes to an even stronger immersion of the viewer in the atmosphere of the Swiss town. It is a sad piano part.
The acting is beyond praise. Volonte, Farmer, Bennett have plausibly got used to their characters. The strength of the picture is that the director, in addition to the main characters, managed to very much reveal and show the three-step characters, which in turn helps to understand all the troubles and intrigues of the town.
To all fans of Gian Maria Volonte my recommendations for viewing. A competent film with a script adjusted to the smallest detail. Smart and unusual movie from the great director K. Goretta.
7.5 out of 10