I intend to look for other films by Pollack, there is no doubt about that. It is brutal and uncompromising, a window into an era and an event, both of which show humanity at its worst. It is not entertainment, nor is it something to escape one's everyday life with. This is a very difficult film to watch(which is by no means to say that I regret doing so). Acting(Sarrazin can exude an extraordinary amount of emotion through his eyes), casting, editing(with extremely few slightly weak moments), pacing, direction, cinematography, lighting, music, production design, everything, it's all amazing.
The plot is magnificent, the story-telling excellent. The film shows how callous people can be, sometimes. The rules are cruel, and whilst the many dancers fight to remain standing, the audience is served snacks and fast-food. The contestants dance for daily meals and a place to sleep, and the weak hope of a prize, if they are the last couple standing. This movie displays a dance marathon, held for the entertainment of the latter, and the expense of the former. and the few that did were almost equally as miserable.
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