Birth (Review)
I had the chance to watch the new movie with Nicole Kidman Birth. Nicole Kidman plays widowed Anna who is starting to get along with her life after the tragic deaths of her young husband (Sean). She is now (ten years leater) engaged to Joseph who loves her deeply. The couple plans their marriage when a young ten-year old boy reveals to Anna that he is the reincarnation of the deceased Sean. At first, Anna, her family, and Joseph think of a hoax. But the boy knows facts about their relationship which nobody but Sean could possibly now...
The movie is very intensely dealing with one of the greatest tragedies in a couples married life: the death of one partner. The director, Jonathan Glazer, takes quite some time to tell the story and to allow for careful character studies. This leaves the film at an unusually slow pace normally seen in movies originating from the 70s. But this speed serves the movie really well. I could easily identify with the characters. My compliments to a wonderful cast: Anne Heche and Lauren Bacall deliver a wonderful performance. Due to the difficult topic the movie will probably be not very successful at the box office. But, nonetheless, it is worth watching if you like to be confronted with some of the most basic questions in life.