psteier Review of Marketa Lazarová

Marketa Lazarová (1967)

For lovers of the later films of Sergei Paradzhanov

[7/10 · 12 December 2000]

Set in medieval times when paganism was still strong, follows the violent exploits of a small, well off clan.

Unlike most Hollywood 'history', the film does not just put modern people in ancient times, but attempts to reconstruct the society and lifestyle. Very fluid and poetic camera work.

This is not a film for everyone.