CineVue by Christopher Machell
Just as Andersson reveals profound truths about human existence in miniature, so does Being A Human Person discover something of Andersson’s whole in revealing him, synecdoche-like, in part.
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United Kingdom, Sweden · 2020
1h 30m
Director Fred Scott
Starring Roy Andersson
Genre Documentary
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A look at the life and work of Swedish filmmaker Roy Andersson.
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CineVue by Christopher Machell
Just as Andersson reveals profound truths about human existence in miniature, so does Being A Human Person discover something of Andersson’s whole in revealing him, synecdoche-like, in part.
The New York Times by Glenn Kenny
The revelation of Andersson’s method, his painstaking use of trompe l’oeil both painterly and cinematic, is fascinating enough. But the chronicle takes an unexpected turn.
The Guardian by Peter Bradshaw
A valuable introduction to the movies and to the man.
Funny and wistful, this celebration of Swedish auteur Roy Andersson is a treat for movie lovers.
The Observer (UK) by Wendy Ide
This terrific, unexpectedly moving documentary portrait captures the man at work.
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