It's a mystery how Peter Schonau Fog manages to combine child abuse, a study of a rural community, affecting tragedy and black comedy into a satisfying whole, but in "The Art of Crying" he pulls it off. A gently offbeat study of a Jutland family in the early 1970s as seen through the merciless, innocent gaze of an 11 year-old boy, this refreshingly unconventional pic tackles its taboos with
compassion, grace and wit. Jonathan Holland, Variety

Emotionally devastating and astonishingly mature, this is a unique feature debut. Steve Gravestock, Toronto International Filmfestival

A young Scandinavian genius tackles Bergmanesque themes of family taboos and relationships with pathos, humor, and a loving eye. Chiseko Tanaka, Tokyo International Film Festival

Saturday, September 23, 2006

San Sebastian Festival



KUNSTEN AT GRÆDE I KOR/THE ART OF CRYING,
Peter Schønau Fog (Denmark)
The 70s in a small, closed Danish village from which there’s no escape. A dairy farmer discontent with himself and the family he has contributed to forming constantly threatens to commit suicide in his endeavour to earn the love of the kids who console him in rather unorthodox ways. The monsters he has nurtured will leave home and create their own atrocities. A story seen through the eyes of a boy who has his own explanation for his family’s unusual situation. What sets out as a grotesque comedy soon turns into a fable gone terribly wrong.
Screenings:
  • 27. sep. 21:30 Kursaal, 2. Original language with
    Spanish subtitles, English electronic subtitles.
  • 28. sep. 09:30. Principal. Only press and
    accreditation-holders. Priority Press.Original language with Spanish subtitles,
    English electronic subtitles.
  • 28. sep. 12:00. Kursaal, 2. Original language with
    Spanish subtitles, English electronic subtitles.
  • 28. sep. 20:30. Antiguo-Berri, 4.
  • 29. sep. 16:00. Príncipe, 7. Last
    screening.

Indsendt af PSF kl. Saturday, September 23, 2006

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