Plot: Tomas is a man who vowed to live a happy life. He isn't interested in politics, he doesn't care about the big philosophical questions, instead, he finds his joy in chasing women. His life changes when he meets Tereza, a young country girl who loves books and photography. Tomas falls in love with her.
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August 16, 2024
Like most Kaufman films, this wasn't for me. The setup (a love triangle) is generic, the characters aren't all that interesting and the runtime is an insult. This is of course based on a novel, so there's a lot of ground to cover, but it would've been better if parts had been cut to bring the runtime down.
The performances are decent, but nothing too memorable. Kaufman's direction is acceptable but doesn't stand out. So all that remains is a story about people entangled in a complex romantic web. The film might've been better if I'd been invested in the characters, but for that, I needed more.