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ISSUE 105 / 2017
FILM
Dee Rees directs the story of two families
living in rural Mississippi, both dealing with
PTSD and racism in their own way.
This 2-hour and 10 minutes movie focuses
on two men returning home, Ronsel is
part of a black family who have their own
land, and starts a relationship with a white
German girl.
The other is Jamie, the white brother of
an entrepreneur called Henry. Henry has
married Laura, a young girl who decided
to accept his proposal because she was
scared of ending up alone.
All the characters in Mudbound are
presented through their weaknesses and
sufferings; the rare glimpses of hope we
are shown lie in the unexpected human
connection between Ronsel and Henry.A
relationship that goes beyond their race
but ends up creating huge complications.
The story explores several social themes
in a graceful and meaningful way, but Rees
leaves one of the more intense moments at
the end of the film.
Extraordinary cinematography is paired
with outstanding interpretations and the
stellar performance by Mary J. Blige (that
you will have difficulties to recognize) is
already giving her awards attention. The
rest of the cast is no less inspiring. Carey
Mulligan as always shines in her role as
Laura.
MUDBOUND – A POIGNANT AND
INCREDIBLY REAL STORY!
In a difficult worldwide political situation, Mudbound is
one of the most relevant movies of 2017.
