Review: Cemetery of Splendour

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Review: Cemetery of Splendour   Cemetery of splendour is a story of a group of soldiers infected with an unusual sleeping sickness. The soldiers are being treated in a clinic made in a school, whose grounds was once a graveyard for kings. Story/Screenplay The story lacks a timeline of events with no twists in the plot, making it slow. Cinematography For the slow cinema movement lovers,this is a must watch. Cinematic long shots allow the viewers to see detail in each frame. Directing After Uncle Boonmee, Apichatpong Weerasetgakul comes back with a brilliant film. Not every director can produce a piece of art which can capture your attention despite the slow pace. Acting The movie’s appeal is because of its actors. The dialogues are short and crisp.   Special features The idea behind the movie is different, the National slow cinema feel has put it ahead of other movies in the festival. If you plan to watch Cemetery of Splendour, be prepared to watch a different type of films than you would usually watch in cinemas. Rating 4 out of 5   Read the original story at: Review: Cemetery of Splendour