Denis Lavant, Édith Scob, Eva Mendes, Kylie Minogue, Élise Lhomeau
2012-07-02
We follow 24 hours in the life of a being moving from life to life like a cold and solitary assassin moving from hit to hit. In each of these interwoven lives, the being possesses an entirely distinct identity: sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes youthful, sometimes old. By turns murderer, beggar, company chairman, monstrous creature, worker, family man.
Diving into 'Holy Motors' felt like stepping through a fragmented, surreal painting that refused to coalesce into a single narrative. Carax's direction creates a dreamscape where each vignette offers a glimpse into the human condition, challenging the viewer's perception of time and reality. The film's visual style and abstract storytelling remind me of the avant-garde movements in art, making it a feast for the eyes and the mind.
