The lost soul is a go-to archetype to lead smaller, character-driven narratives.
What Is ‘This Life of Mine’ About?
Barberie is a 50-something French womanwho has had to become her own companion.
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The first half of the movie is more concerned with reminding you repeatedly that Barberie isnt like other people.
Barberie repeatedly questions whether shes going mad because she has conversations with herself in the mirror.
Moments like this put the commentary of the film back a couple of decades.
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Plot and character are put before spectacle in this effective heist movie.
This Life of Minescreened at this year’s Subtitle Film Festival.
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