Ewige Jugend (2015)

Ewige Jugend: Directed by Paolo Sorrentino. With The Retrosettes, Gabriella Belisario, Laura De Marchi, Rachel Weisz. A retired orchestra conductor is on vacation with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip’s birthday.

“When it comes to Paolo Sorrentino I donu0026#39;t know what to expect. On one hand I loved his first English work u0026quot;This Must Be The Placeu0026quot; starring a wonderful Sean Penn; on the other hand I didnu0026#39;t quite enjoy his Oscar Winner u0026quot;The Great Beautyu0026quot;. I was actually afraid this one was going to be another attempt at being Fellini. But Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Paul Dano and Rachel Weisz gave me the push to watch it. Iu0026#39;m glad I didnu0026#39;t wait, because this is Sorrentinou0026#39;s greatest beauty.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYouth is a brilliant, intense, philosophical, and moving film about life and death, youth and oldness, loneliness and friendship.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAs I watched the film I thought the title was deceiving. I thought it was only about being old, and I couldnu0026#39;t find the real meaning of it. But as Iu0026#39;m writing this, has passed almost a week since I saw it, and Iu0026#39;ve got enough time to think about it. Now, I do realize it is about the importance of youth, because it praises old age as that moment in life when you think about your past.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMasterfully directed and written by Paolo Sorrentino, the film is enhanced by a deep, witty, and provocative dialogue, a wonderful and breathtaking photography by Luca Bigazzi, spectacular scenography, and sublime music.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe acting is first class. Michael Caine shines in the leading role, delivering an intense performance as Fred Ballinger. The supporting cast does a wonderful job as well. Old, but young inside Harvey Keitel, and young, but old inside Paul Dano are perfect in portraying the contrast between youth and oldness. Rachel Weisz delivers another great performance. Jane Fondau0026#39;s cameo is great too. The one that surprised me the most is Luna Zimic Mijovic, who plays the masseuse.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRead more at afilmadaybysonia.blogspot.com”