It has been presented in Cannes which, until now, has been the most controversial movie from the official section, «Holy Motors» by Leos Carax.
Tape has divided the critics like no other. Some think that it is little less than a masterpiece, while other critics dismiss it as a mere experimental exercise of the most tedious.
Carax had not appeared on the scene for fourteen years and has returned as great master of cinema for some and as a pretentious for others, the controversy is served. It will be necessary to see how the jury treats him at the awards ceremony.
Leos carax did not want to talk much about "Holy Motors" in Cannes. "Of course I want people to see my films (...) If someone likes me, I feel good"commented the director, who also said that he does not create cinema aimed at the masses. "I make private films".
The movie is about a man who plays various characters In different situations, between episode and episode he is driven in a limousine through the streets of Paris. A set of meta-cinematic Russian dolls according to some.
In the film we can see Denis Lavant, who plays the main role, and celebrities like Kylie Minogue or Eva Mendes that make their appearance in an episode.
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