From the Edge of the City

Rating:
Summary: so good... I am amazed!
Review: This is one of the most surprising films I've seen come out of Eastern Europe in years. It concerns a 17 year-old from the Greek suburbs whose family are immigrated Pontians. It's not so much about gay life as suggested, but about the street life of hustlers, prostitutes and outcast teenagers looking to fit into a society that considers them low class immigrants. (I don't want to give away too much).

The director shows a worthy talent for splicing a "pseudo" documentary style into a feature film. The intertwining stories of bought "[street women]", childhood innocence, the readily available drugs and the coming of age sexuality all work well. The camera work and editing are first class with progressive images and 'angled imagery' that work like eye candy.

It's a true slice of Greek life and full of plot twists. Sometimes discouraging, but never depressing, "Life On The Edge..." succeeds in making the viewer feel as if they were experiencing all that is being shown first hand. Every character is well studied and each carries thier own charisma.

This film won several awards and is well worth the viewing time. It is a collector item.

Rating:
Summary: Surprising Film - Not What You'd Expect!
Review: This is one of the most surprising films I've seen come out of Eastern Europe in years. It concerns a 17 year-old from the Greek suburbs whose family are immigrated Pontians. It's not so much about gay life as suggested, but about the street life of hustlers, prostitutes and outcast teenagers looking to fit into a society that considers them low class immigrants. (I don't want to give away too much).

The director shows a worthy talent for splicing a "pseudo" documentary style into a feature film. The intertwining stories of bought "[street women]", childhood innocence, the readily available drugs and the coming of age sexuality all work well. The camera work and editing are first class with progressive images and 'angled imagery' that work like eye candy.

It's a true slice of Greek life and full of plot twists. Sometimes discouraging, but never depressing, "Life On The Edge..." succeeds in making the viewer feel as if they were experiencing all that is being shown first hand. Every character is well studied and each carries thier own charisma.

This film won several awards and is well worth the viewing time. It is a collector item.