FILM REVIEW: «DECISION TO LEAVE», by Maximiliano Curcio

CINEMA IN ITS PURE STATE

Score: 8

Selected by South Korea in its bid to compete for the Best International Film category, the long-awaited new gem from the master of oriental cinema Chan-Wook Park finally arrives in theaters. The director of «Oldboy» (2003), consolidated as one of the greatest authors on the international scene, addresses on this occasion the main characteristics of film noir, under the investigation of an 'alleged suicide' involving the wife of the deceased subject . A meticulous and dedicated detective investigates possible causes of the tragedy. Intentional crime, suicide or accident? Emotionally destabilized, his sentimental bond with the main suspect detonates the plot in unexpected directions.

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