"You don't need to know or be interested in the historical context of the film as it works well as it stands, you follow the story sharing the feelings and thoughts of the only female of the group of kidnappers, Chiara as her mind twists and turns as the all too palpable levels of tension and futility rise. We are given insight to her true feelings through a number of dreams she has during the film, although you are unaware these are dream sequences until reality slaps you in the face. An extremely good drama, well devised, constructed and edited. "

Well said! But I'm sure there are a few who prefer to be spoon-fed, instead of using the web or the library on their own for something useful. It's a wonderful film and I'm looking forward to its release in the U.S.

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[12/20/07 - Last Film Seen thread]

A: "I liked Buongiorno, notte, but if it hadn't been for Bellocchio's "magic realism" at the end, my appreciation of the film would be much lower. If you don't watch it as a character study, there is little else to recommend it. I don't think you absolutely need to know about the political background to appreciate the film. On the other hand, the first time one hears Pink Floyd on the screen, it isn't bad if you have a broader knowledge of politics (and films) in the 20th century. I was so emotionally moved during this scene, that I started to cry, which was a big surprise, as the moment in the movie almost seemed to come out of nowhere. One of the best and most powerful scenes I have seen in any film this year. "

arsaib4: "Floyd's "The Great Gig" and "Shine On Your Crazy Diamond" crystallized the pain, the fear, the anxiety of the era and, as I'm sure I've said before, Bellocchio adroitly managed them along with the other pieces. That was an emotional moment, A, and it also made me feel part of a larger scheme of things -- very unique. The fact that Bellocchio doesn't take away our power to dream, no matter how harsh the reality, was a hopeful sign, a sign of growth. As for the rest, his preoccupations were there -- the group's familial dynamics were especially quite fascinating to me. And his formalism, which doesn't get enough attention, was simply exquisite: Bellocchio's trademark play with light symbolized the contradictory ideologies and goals, all the more appropriate considering Good Morning, Night could qualify as a chamber drama."
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