Costa-Gavras has, however, other strings to his bow.
WitnessLast Breath(Le Dernier Souffle), a truly marvelous film, screening in competition inSan Sebastian.
They hit it off immediately, so much so that Augustin invites Fabrice to join him on his rounds.
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Each is given due attention, which is what Augustins style of care is all about.
Ideas and opinions are turned over, examined, questioned after Socratic tradition.
And if that in turn sounds dry, it isnt.
These peoples stories are fascinating.
More than that, their dignity and sometimes the lack of it is profoundly moving.
Even in dire pain, this woman turns death itself into a celebration.
It is a thrill to see Molina, wrinkled and old and glorious.
The film is a showcase for many great older actors.
Last Breathis very much a film about truth-telling.
In a better world, perhaps, we would all find time to read philosophy.
In a better world, we would die in a state of grace.
But there it is: this is also a film about ideals.
And yet, it achieves this so methodically, without histrionics, gathering force as it goes.
