History and literature speak in tones both wise and civilized, offering moments of meaning, a lifeline of sanity. We look at the state of things today in Central Europe, meet survivors of the past, of whatever it was that was thrown at them and listen with gratitude to the words of a man for whom every verb mattered.
This is a cinematic essay, an exploration of what is essential, a satisfying experiment in storytelling and memory.
Grade: A
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