Rekopis znaleziony w Saragossie (1965) YTS

Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

The subplot within a subplot within a subplot

The subplot within a subplot within a subplot isa little confusing at times but added a wonderful texture to the film and also embalmes the hilarity of the whole thing. Despite the subject matter the film is very lighthearted and the wit is as sharp as their swords and far more subtle. There are some killer lines in here, very funny indeed. Loved the whole retinue of larger than life characters, there were some right ragamuffins among that lot and easy to love them all! Alfonso's father apologising for having taken the other's time after being stabbed through the heart in a duel and the inquisition complaining about the 'noisy sinner' before clobbering him with a image of the Virgin Mary. Quite cleverly written too. Still not really sure what the film was about, at least what the end meant, and do wonder if it was deliberately ambiguous because the 'it was all a dream' thread would be a little cliche yet the film does hint at that slightly. I didn't really have any idea what to expect but hard to categorise the film, I'd put it as a comedy-adventure-fantasy. Perhaps the whole thing was a satire about the farcical nature of religion in a subdued nod to Voltaire's Candide, or perhaps highlighting the mystical edge that Islam sometimes has compared to the rigid collar (or iron mask!) of Christianity. It was long at nearly three hours but liked the two parts - funny all the way through but certainly things did get denser in the second part. I will give it nice eight out of ten, in a way I feel it's a little over generous but am happy to confess it is because of a subjective soft spot for that sort of subtle intelligent farcical wit.

Reviewed by William L 10 / 10

I'm confused. I don't know where reality ends

"I'm confused. I don't know where reality ends and fantasy begins." "You mean poetry?" Stories create more stories. Everything tied together in one massive, twisted knot of drama, humor, love, loss, possibility, and surrealism. Conventional plot is tossed out the window in pursuit of this playful, maddening interconnectedness. Just when you believe that we have arrived at some form of progression, the narrative totally veers in Part 2, diving into a seemingly unrelated heap of stories within stories loaded with symbolism, imaginative imagery, crossed wires, and multi-role performances that each provide context to one another, but only with a sense of delayed gratification. All I want is more surreal, supernatural period pieces that focus on character development to drive the plot and require multiple viewings to fully comprehend. Is that very particular request too much to ask? (5/5)

Reviewed by William S 3 / 10

Has some great shots, but otherwise it's extremely

Has some great shots, but otherwise it's extremely boring. Stories within stories within stories lend it a sense of complexity that is unwarranted, undeserved, and goes so underutilized by its conclusion that it falls flat for anyone but the snobbiest of film snobs. Want to impress your friends with pretentious references to an old movie they'll probably never see? Then this film is for you. Otherwise, I wouldn't waste my time.

Rekopis znaleziony w Saragossie

1965 [POLISH]

Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Fantasy / History / Horror / Mystery

Rekopis znaleziony w Saragossie

1965 [POLISH]

Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Fantasy / History / Horror / Mystery

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The subplot within a subplot within a subplot

I'm confused. I don't know where reality ends

Has some great shots, but otherwise it's extremely

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