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Longing for the loss of memory.
A young boy has his family ripped from him
by the Nazi's during WWII. This tragic
moment causes all sorts of issues for him
later in life. Intimacy, trust and
happiness are all virtually impossible for
him as his lives trapped in the memories of
the past.
"Fugitive Pieces" is
a somber tale of the importance of letting
go, forgiveness and the acceptance of memory
-- an acceptance that can allow us to
control grief and guilt so that we may live
with joy and love.
The cast is
remarkable. A film like this is
nothing without performances that can carry
the emotional weight of its subject.
Stephen Dillane, Rade Serbedzija, Ayelet
Zurer and Rosamund Pike are all magnificent
here, exploring material that is deeply
thoughtful and complex. A special nod
to both Zurer and Pike (two actresses who
are near the top of my personal A-list),
each of whom glow with the brilliance
necessary to enlighten this dark story.
"Fugitive Pieces" is
one of those movies that deserves a bigger
audience than it will find. It is a
story of healing and reconciliation that
will stay with you far longer than most
films from 2008.
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Written by TC Candler
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