Sebastian Schipper’s extraordinary thriller is no mere stunt but an immersive experience whose gripping performances and technical innovation make it tough to shakeShot over two hours in a single,dazzling take, Victoria is one of the year’s most impressive technical achievements – but it’s more than mere gimmick.
The German film - which first screened at the Berlin film festival where it won the Silver Bear for Cinematography – signals actor-turned-director Sebastian Schipper as a major talent behind the lens. Victoria is a enormous logistical and artistic gamble; one which pays off astonishingly.
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Source: theguardian.com