in my wanting to talk more about film, i have to mention one i saw at TIFF back in 2007 that has stayed with me ever since. the edge of heaven is a german/turkish film which weaves the tale of connections between characters in turkey and germany. in so doing it bravely sheds light upon the struggle for human rights in turkey, but more than that, it explores the manner in which humans can behave toward one another. writer/director fatih akin draws excellent performances from his actors, but it is his approach to one scene and hanna schygulla's heartbreaking delivery within it, that will surely haunt you.
this is unequivocally a must see.
• the edge of heaven is available on DVD.
hi tenners!
Posted by: sarah | 2009.01.14 at 09:55 PM
hi lady! (sorry for the delayed response.)
Posted by: tenny talks | 2009.01.20 at 01:10 PM