In this week’s issue, Anthony Lane reviews Kornél Mundruczó’s new movie Pieces of a Woman. He says, “For the most part, Pieces of a Woman is a model of concentration and clout, fired up by actors of unstinting ardor.” I agree. I saw it a couple of weeks ago; it’s transfixing – especially the first scene, a home birth that goes terribly wrong. That scene, almost unendurably intense and tragic, about thirty minutes long, filmed in a single take, is a cinematic tour de force. The film features brilliant performances by Vanessa Kirby and Ellen Burstyn. Lane lists Kirby’s previous accomplishments, but neglects to mention her role as Princess Margaret in The Crown. She was stunning in that series; equally so in Pieces of a Woman. A star is born.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
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