A film for the European palate, perhaps

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 1999)

Interesting to note that the comments from the US were divided on this movie (ten positive and eleven negative) whereas the European comments were overwhelmingly positive (fourteen to one). Perhaps the US audience missed having lots of explosions and car chases and disliked a character-driven plot . . . or maybe they are just young. Personally I thought this was an excellent film, beautifully filmed with great acting. I was moved and that happens all too seldom these days. Definitely in my top ten.