Wednesday 23 August 2017

Son of Saul (2015) - Film Review

Review:

*Originally written August 23rd, 2017*

Holy shit. I know Holocaust films are going to be relentlessly bleak and horrifying, but holy shit. This might be the best Holocaust film since Schindler's List and that is not a hyperbolic statement.

Son of Saul is a gruelling, painful and powerful piece of cinema. A masterpiece. The tracking shots were incredible. Geza Rohrig was amazing as Saul, giving a very subdued, yet emotional performance. 

Such an incredible and unique film that seems like it was from a seasoned director who has mastered film making, but holy shit, this was a directorial debut. 

I loved the way it was shot. Almost in a POV style, always focusing on Saul's journey. Despite being a Holocaust film, it never lingers on misery porn or graphic violence (Most the executions are blurred in the background, but that never makes things any less disturbing).


I'm rambling, but holy shit. Go watch Son of Saul. Now. Goddammit.

10/10 Dans

Son of Saul is out now on Blu-ray and DVD in the UK
Watch the trailer below:

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