Tuesday, January 4, 2011

The Temptation of St. Tony (2009)


The Temptation of St. Tony / Püha Tõnu kiusamine (2009)


Genre: Drama / Fantasy
Director: Veiko Õunpuu
Starring: Taavi Eelmaa, Ravshana Kurkova, Tiina Tauraite
Duration: 110 min.
Rating: 7.5/10

Summary:
A mid-level manager who develops an aversion to being "good" finds himself confronting the mysteries of middle-age and morality as he loses grasp of what was once his quiet life. 

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The Temptation of St. Tony from Veiko Õunpuu, is Estonia's official submission to the 83rd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.  It is a fantastically dark and haunting exploration into faith, morality, and the emptiness of modern life.  The black-and-white cinematography helps accentuate the main character's world, as he absurdly drifts through his bleak and desolate existence.

Interesting but definitely not a film for everyone, recommended only for those who enjoy bizarre, disturbing, and dark humor.