Filmspotting #996: A Complete Unknown, Nosferatu, Babygirl, September 5
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Jan 10, 2025 Dive into a vibrant discussion about the Dylan biopic, unraveling its complex portrayal and authenticity. Robert Eggers' haunting 'Nosferatu' challenges notions of humanity and monstrosity through stylistic finesse. Nicole Kidman's role in 'Babygirl' sparks debates on power dynamics and contemporary narratives. Engage with fascinating insights on 'September 5' and its gripping take on the Munich Olympics crisis, blending personal and political reflections. Plus, hear about anticipated upcoming films and exciting festival plans!
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Nosferatu's duality
- Robert Eggers's Nosferatu visual depiction of the monster straddles a line between spectral presence and material monstrosity.
- The film's effectiveness lies in the initial ominous dread, contrasting with a less satisfying narrative resolution.
Ellen's centrality
- Nosferatu modernizes the Dracula story by giving Ellen more agency and backstory.
- It explores themes of sexual abuse and toxic relationships, making Ellen the central focus, not the monster.
God's absence in Eggers's films
- Eggers's films explore worlds where God is absent, not just opposed.
- This absence is evident in Nosferatu through the recurring presence of crosses and the portrayal of faith as superstition.