Living
2022
Drama
1h42
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Synopsis
London, 1953. Mr. Williams, a veteran civil servant, is an important cog within the city's bureaucracy as it struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of World War II. Buried under paperwork at the office and lonely at home, his life has long felt empty and meaningless. Then a devastating medical diagnosis forces him to take stock, and to try and grasp some fulfilment before it passes permanently beyond reach.
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Viewers are deeply moved by 'Living', a poignant adaptation of Kurosawa's classic, set in post-war London. Bill Nighy's performance as a stoic bureaucrat who reevaluates his life after a grim diagnosis is highly praised for its subtlety and depth. The film's atmosphere, capturing the melancholic yet transformative journey of its protagonist, is consistently lauded. However, some found the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally dragging, which might not resonate with everyone.
👍 Bill Nighy's transformative performance
👎 Some may find the pacing slow
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1 reviewsNoté 7/10 par Jérémy Auré
