i took off my glasses to watch for the full experience
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
What Does That Nature Say to You
그 자연이 네게 뭐라고 하니
A gritty, acclaimed drama.
3.7(8.2k)via LetterboxdHa Seong-guk + 4 more
A young poet drops his girlfriend off at her parents' house and is amazed by its size. He bumps into her father, meets her mother and sister, and they all end up spending a long day together; fueled by conversation, food and libations.
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1What Does That Nature Say to You is showing in 1 cinema in Chania — next screening Wednesday 15 July at 21:30 at Cinema of Municipal Garden.
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6What people say
Classic Hong scenario: you meet your girlfriend's family, things seem to go relatively well, then you sit at the table, start to drink, and embarrassment ensues. Of course, things haven't gone that well; the casualness of the filmmaking and the light comic tone play against an inherent violent tension that is generational and class-oriented. After the relatively elaborate By the Stream, this is Hong back into his more offhand late mode, and the writing is among his most straightforward. It does arrive at a powerful place; most late Hong are about reaching those moments of departure. The big table scene is wonderful, and the main character is among his more intriguing figures in his mix of silliness and feeling.
Leave it to Uncle Hong to deliver a film that looks like it was shot on a Sony Ericsson phone and still murder the Berlinale competition. He‘s just flexing at this point.
Common questions
What is What Does That Nature Say to You about?+
The film follows a young poet who visits his girlfriend's parents, leading to an uncomfortable yet revealing day of conversation and drinking.
Who directed What Does That Nature Say to You?+
It was directed by Hong Sang-soo, a prominent South Korean filmmaker known for his minimalist, dialogue-driven dramas.
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