May December
BIFF 2023 - Film #4
A darkly comedic melodrama that borders on soap opera, taking a look at the varying ways the world can view a horrible situation. <PERSON> taps into a strange wavelength in May December as he explores both an artists methods of work & a communities struggles with its members’ pasts. The film’s focus on the lengths at which an artist will go for their work, oftentimes at the cost of others, isn’t without its moments of twisted humour; as <PERSON>’ uses this premise to predominantly tackle themes of complicity, manipulation & the resurfacing of past traumas. It all makes for a bizarrely entertaining & intriguing viewing experience that is sure to stay with its audience in time. 378