Salubfoto It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Irishchatter Even though this was a weird movie, I still think it was good because it was interesting on how the story involved a blind fella falling in love with a albino girl who was his governess. The ending would also make you wonder, did he kill himself by hitting his head hard on a frozen fountain? It just is so upsetting that she had to leave him. Why was it? Was it because of his blindness? She did seem hesitant to be with him even during the sex and while he was trying to seduce her into becoming a lover. It's just a weird development for a character like her to be resentful. I just never seen that in a character like Maria before and I suppose it's good different in a weird way yknow!I give this film a 8/10 because of the superb acting and I think this should've won more awards than two!

xray-953-237678 Truly great cinematography, at a minimum cost, with unknown actors. Can it be? Sure. Just sit comfortably, relax and let this film tune up with your breath. Tamar van den Dop delivered a hollow drama, with an approach that brings to mind Lars von Trier at his best. She is presenting images of her story with unparalleled power, filmed in a minimal way that underlines every single moment, every single shot, every breath the characters take. The story itself is a very powerful one, carrying echoes from ancient Greek tragedies. A love story, the most common story in all times, takes off here and grabs us in a turn no one could imagine. Brilliant. Besides the poetic images, the use of sound and music pieces is Dop's secret weapon. Some of the best secanses I've ever seen, have been filmed with utmost care, superbly designed and executed. Really, you must see for yourself. Last but not least, the actors. Halina Reijn and Joren Seldeslachts are perfectly casted to give flesh and bones to two difficult characters, under the exceptional guidance of van den Dop.A very original and unconventional point of view, the new era in cinematography. Don't miss it.

kosmasp Or at least try not to read much about the movie. As a friend told me, he had read the storyline and wasn't as moved by the movie, as he could've been. Since I hadn't read anything about it, I wasn't preoccupied. And I can only tell you, that it really is a very good movie! It's lyrical, it has poetic touches, it's dramatic, it's funny, it will take you on an emotional journey, if you don't get distracted by a few (minor) flaws. Beautifully shot and edited, this movie has some great actors, playing their parts very convincingly. Let this tale take you on a emotional trip and you won't regret it!

recife423 This 2007 Dutch film is perhaps one of the most brilliant and haunting movies I've seen lately. A young blind man lives with his mother in an estate home, where he is prone to violent outbursts that drive away most of the hired help. Until Marie turns his world upside down.Mysterious and fragile, she is an albino who bears physical and emotional scars from an abusive childhood. Initially the young man makes sexual advances towards her but it quickly deepens into mutual love. He cannot see her snow-white hair or skin but he "feels" her beauty. She is fearful that once he is able to see (through a doctor's intervention), he will be repulsed by what the world has considered a defect.One recurring theme is that of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen". This becomes his favorite story which she reads to him often...and it is appropriate because Marie herself is a snow queen. This movie is cleverly executed: every scene illuminates Marie's struggle to accept the love of another "imperfect" person and to love herself. This film is about humanity, trust, and one special man who sees true beauty where others cannot. Despite his blindness he "sees" and feels deeply. He loves a woman who is shunned and ridiculed because of her appearance...most people would be unable to this, in my opinion. I definitely loved it. ;)