I am beginning to think that film makers coming out of Central Asia have a better understanding of their people and their struggle than anyone out there. I say this because Central Asian films are all about the story; the emotions behind the struggles. That's not to say they don't reek of cinematic genius, because they do. Movies like Mongol, Orator and You Are Not an Orphan, speak to that. I'm talking about the fact these movies are heartfelt and not just for show.
Now, perhaps I'm getting a little ahead of myself and I apologize if I am, but I think major filmmakers in Hollywood could learn a thing or two from these producers in Central Asia. Americans have made some truly moving picture depicting the human struggle. Recently on the ReLife channels, Schindler's List and The Pianist have been playing. Now these movies were about a time that my generation wasn't able to experience firsthand, but the emotions we see in them is real enough for us to understand those personal struggles. Central Asia has that ability in spades. The ability to draw you into their movies because of the human emotions that are so prevalent. I might be bored sometimes watching these movies becauses, well to be honest they tend to confuse me a little bit, but I always find the relatioships in these movies terribly fascinatiing because they seem so real and so raw. I find myself paying more attention to how they interact, rather than the actual plot of the movie. And sometimes that's ok! Because the human condition, the ability to love and hate and sympathize and conquer our fears; the ability to feel such opposite emotions at the same time; it's intriguing to watch. And that is why Central Asian films, even though I may not like all of them, are able to keep my attention. They get human emotions and aren't afraid to go there.
Now, perhaps I'm getting a little ahead of myself and I apologize if I am, but I think major filmmakers in Hollywood could learn a thing or two from these producers in Central Asia. Americans have made some truly moving picture depicting the human struggle. Recently on the ReLife channels, Schindler's List and The Pianist have been playing. Now these movies were about a time that my generation wasn't able to experience firsthand, but the emotions we see in them is real enough for us to understand those personal struggles. Central Asia has that ability in spades. The ability to draw you into their movies because of the human emotions that are so prevalent. I might be bored sometimes watching these movies becauses, well to be honest they tend to confuse me a little bit, but I always find the relatioships in these movies terribly fascinatiing because they seem so real and so raw. I find myself paying more attention to how they interact, rather than the actual plot of the movie. And sometimes that's ok! Because the human condition, the ability to love and hate and sympathize and conquer our fears; the ability to feel such opposite emotions at the same time; it's intriguing to watch. And that is why Central Asian films, even though I may not like all of them, are able to keep my attention. They get human emotions and aren't afraid to go there.
