The beauty of foreign movies (in general) is that they don’t
feel the need to think for you. They simply lay out a story in all of it’s
complexities and messiness and allow you to think (and feel) for yourself. Fill The Void by director Rama Burshtein is a
great example. It’s the story of a woman torn between her duty to faith and family, and her desire for passion and independence. It unfolds in the center of
a close knit Hasidic community that is driven by it’s unswerving commitment to God and family.
Burshtein unapologetically presents each character in an honest and unadorned manner. The themes of loyalty, love, and devotion play across several of the characters throughout the movie. It was an
emotionally moving and intensely thought provoking glimpse at love, marriage, and the things that often conspire to keep us from both. If you are not a fan
of subtitles or have a deep need for constant explosions in your movies, then
avoid this film. If, however, you are in the mood for something a little more
complex and a little less neat, then Fill the Void is an excellent way to spend
an evening.
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