

Director: Julian Schnabel 
Cast: Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze 

I shall reserve the full review for justin ... hee hee 

My Thoughts 

(i) The story telling and filming style ... yes, the director deserves to be credited ... 

Two aspects ... 
(a) Technically, 
... it would wow some audience ... 
... I particularly like the beginning half an hour or so ... 
... I also like the ending credits with all the snow ... 
(b) Emotionally, 
... Prior to watching, I was wondering whether it would be like THE SEA INSIDE ... but not exactly ... 
... THE SEA INSIDE has more narrative, but THIS FILM does not. In a way, I have to admit that the director has a rather challenging job because some audience may find it less engaging or engrossing ... Nonetheless, considering that it is a very simple story, the director has managed to captivate through various different means (a difficult feat indeed) ... 

(ii) It was difficult, but the director succeeded in peppering the film with some sense of humor ... 

(iii) Of course, the message of the film ... 

Conclusion 
Recommended.