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ЩЃЩЉЩ„Щ… The Book of Delights 2020 Щ…ШЄШ±Ш¬Щ… - Cinemoo
The film is widely regarded as a study of female empowerment and the "female gaze" on seduction. While some parts are noted for being "moderately interesting" or "pretentious," the performance by Simone Spoladore is consistently highlighted as a strength, bringing a seductive and haunting presence to the screen.
The Book of Delights (2020), directed by Marcela Lordy, is a Brazilian existential drama that serves as a modern adaptation of Clarice Lispector’s 1968 novel, An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures . The film focuses on Lóri, an elementary school teacher grappling with a profound sense of melancholy and emotional isolation. Plot and Character Dynamics
: Reviewers from Video Librarian praise Diego García’s cinematography for its "careful and gentle regard" of Lóri, often filming her from cautious angles that mirror her internal fragility.
: Some critics found the film's episodic nature and slow pace "sluggish" or "frustrating," suggesting it requires patience to fully appreciate the character's growth. Critical Perspective
: Critics at The New York Times note that while the movie is visually conventional, it maintains a mature perspective on independence and attraction, featuring thoughtful conversations rather than provocative sensationalism.
“existentialist movie with little narrative plot... extremely skilled and successful in transmiting character Lóri's always uncomfortable feelings” IMDb · 3 years ago
The film is widely regarded as a study of female empowerment and the "female gaze" on seduction. While some parts are noted for being "moderately interesting" or "pretentious," the performance by Simone Spoladore is consistently highlighted as a strength, bringing a seductive and haunting presence to the screen.
The Book of Delights (2020), directed by Marcela Lordy, is a Brazilian existential drama that serves as a modern adaptation of Clarice Lispector’s 1968 novel, An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures . The film focuses on Lóri, an elementary school teacher grappling with a profound sense of melancholy and emotional isolation. Plot and Character Dynamics
: Reviewers from Video Librarian praise Diego García’s cinematography for its "careful and gentle regard" of Lóri, often filming her from cautious angles that mirror her internal fragility.
: Some critics found the film's episodic nature and slow pace "sluggish" or "frustrating," suggesting it requires patience to fully appreciate the character's growth. Critical Perspective
: Critics at The New York Times note that while the movie is visually conventional, it maintains a mature perspective on independence and attraction, featuring thoughtful conversations rather than provocative sensationalism.
“existentialist movie with little narrative plot... extremely skilled and successful in transmiting character Lóri's always uncomfortable feelings” IMDb · 3 years ago
