"Matthias & Maxime" Surprisingly royal and pure - a "retrogression" beyond regression achieved by the sensitive genius Xavier Dolan

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2020.09.24SYO

Compatibility with director Nolan of ``TENET''

In terms of depictions, the change in screen size was symbolic in `` Mommy '' (2014), the exchange of words and passion that were noticeable in `` It's Only the End of the World, ' ' and the death of John F. Donovan. The drastic aerial photography that he experimented with in ``To Live '' has been subdued, and his work is simple and straightforward from beginning to end.

There are two important kiss scenes in Matthias & Maxime, but the first kiss scene, which is also used in the Japanese poster, intentionally avoids direct expressions, and only shows the second kiss scene. There is nothing strange about the kissing scene, which is thoroughly made emotional with the art and music. It is movingly easy to understand, and the creator's pure "feelings" are directly conveyed.

The actions such as swimming, running, looking up at the sky, and breaking mirrors are very love story-like, and rather than feeling like ``I've only seen this in this movie!'', it makes you think ``Doran is doing it the right way!'' (The fascination with which these rather clumsy movements are made is, paradoxically, proof that Doran's visual sense is outstanding.)

By the way, Maxim, played by Dolan, has a large bruise on his cheek, which is said to be a symbol of his complex. The fact that his friends don't say anything = a sign of trust and acceptance is a truly honest approach that conveys his intentions without hesitation. Of course, as I mentioned at the beginning, the creator Xavier Dolan is amazing in his continued purity, but even so, the many productions in ``Matthias & Maxime'' are so straight forward that they feel good. is.

In this way, no matter where you look at this work, it shines with a sparkling purity that will make you sigh. Again, as creators create more and more works, they become more adept at their methods and creations. Even if purity is the selling point, it will change so that it can be handled consciously. However, with ``Matthias & Maxime,'' Doran did not return to his roots, but instead achieved a ``retrograde'' that surpassed the zero point of purity. However, his sense remains sharp and his purity continues to shine through. After all, I have to say that Xavier Dolan is a genius.

As a side note, this may be similar to director Christopher Nolan, who took on the challenge of making a spy movie, which had been his long-cherished desire, with `` Tenet' ' (2020), and was overflowing with joy as a filmmaker.

“Tenet” preview

Both works cannot hide their ``private joy'' as a result of surrendering to the pure creative desire of a creator to ``finish what I want to create right now.'' The "gaps" that protrude from the screen can't help but make you feel warm. Dolan is a romance, Nolan is a spy movie. When you take on a genre that you've always wanted to do, it's probably because of your great love for movies.

Just as ``Tenet'' holds a special position in Nolan's filmography, this private film called ``Matthias & Maxime'' will occupy a permanent position in Dolan's future directorial career. It must be.

Text: SYO

Born in 1987. After The Graduate from Tokyo Gakugei University, he worked at a film magazine editorial production site and a film information site before becoming a film writer/editor. Works on a wide range of topics including interviews, reviews, columns, event appearances, and recommendation comments. Contributed to ``CINEMORE'', ``Cinema Cafe'', ``Soen'', ``FRIDAY Digital'', ``CREA'', ``BRUTUS'', etc. Twitter「 syocinema 」

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