If there is one thing originating from Denmark that the world can be thankful for, it's the Dogma 95. Although the rules are more or less constantly broken by the directors, it has served it's purpose well - inspiring the creativity to new levels. The Dogma provides the movies with an injection of reality. Through (e.g.) the hand-held camera, the more or less nonexistent soundtrack, the lack of special lightning and the fact that the actors actually carry their own clothes, you get a feeling of authenticity that very seldomly (if ever) appears in the standard big-budget-movie.
To the film: It's a story about friendship, about finding someone to trust or even love. Most of the main characters have different emotional problems, giving them problems with normal social relations - something that we all can relate to in times of crisis. They all use the Italian language course as a way to meet someone, nurturing a hope for closeness. The different Christian symbols and themes also give the film depths that might not be so easily seen, watching the movie for the first time. One might be a bit disappointed that the main story is a bit simple - but take another look, and think a step further. It will give you a rarely experienced insight into man and religion.
To the film: It's a story about friendship, about finding someone to trust or even love. Most of the main characters have different emotional problems, giving them problems with normal social relations - something that we all can relate to in times of crisis. They all use the Italian language course as a way to meet someone, nurturing a hope for closeness. The different Christian symbols and themes also give the film depths that might not be so easily seen, watching the movie for the first time. One might be a bit disappointed that the main story is a bit simple - but take another look, and think a step further. It will give you a rarely experienced insight into man and religion.