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Hungarian film, winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, which explores human connection on an intimate and almost mystical level. Enyedi’s film uses a narrative in which the unconscious seeps into the everyday. The central theme of the movie is the duality between the physical and the spiritual: how two seemingly incompatible people can deeply connect in a space where physical and emotional limitations dissolve. The film addresses themes such as loneliness, emotional disconnection, the search for intimacy, and the desire for connection. Teströl és lélekröl (On Body and Soul) is visually captivating, full of contrasts between the cold, harsh environment of a slaughterhouse in Budapest and the ethereal, peaceful dreams where the protagonists meet in a symbolic, almost allegorical way.
This visual duality reinforces the contrast between the raw reality of the physical world and the pure beauty of the subconscious.
Alexandra Borbély’s performance as Mária is particularly noteworthy: she portrays a woman who, despite her apparent coldness and rigid behavior, reveals great emotional depth and vulnerability, which are key to the story. The editing, at times Bressonian, reveals a mise-en-scène that emphasizes small gestures and glances.
Ultimately, Teströl és lélekröl (On Body and Soul) is a reflection on human connection, emotional isolation, and the possibility of finding intimacy in the most unexpected places.
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This visual duality reinforces the contrast between the raw reality of the physical world and the pure beauty of the subconscious.
Alexandra Borbély’s performance as Mária is particularly noteworthy: she portrays a woman who, despite her apparent coldness and rigid behavior, reveals great emotional depth and vulnerability, which are key to the story. The editing, at times Bressonian, reveals a mise-en-scène that emphasizes small gestures and glances.
Ultimately, Teströl és lélekröl (On Body and Soul) is a reflection on human connection, emotional isolation, and the possibility of finding intimacy in the most unexpected places.
Trailer