7/1/2023 0 Comments Bliss 2021Among a cast that otherwise performs well under the realist tone of the picture, stars Katharina Behrens and Eva Collé of course stand out the most with the especial depth and complexity in their characters and their relationship. We're treated to familiar themes that, for lack of any adornment to dull the point, become all the more stark and harsh. This is all the feature needs to be, however, for it to be engaging and softly compelling. So, yes, 'Glück' is a lesbian romance, but only insofar as it's a component of the tableau before us. And what the film is more than anything is a tale simply of shifting dynamics between people, and complications in our lives, at the intersections of love, family, social gatherings, and a very particular kind of work. In fact, Dascha Dauenhauer's quietly rich, pensive score, lending flavor to the mood of any moment, may be the one aspect to in any way dress up the proceedings. Like the picture's outlook on the profession, however, the romance is presented very baldly, with no build-up and no embellishment - and so it is with everything else about the feature, to be honest. And this is indeed just what we get, with drama to follow from the trajectory and complications thereof. From the outside looking in 'Glück' will be regarded first and foremost as a lesbian romance I readily admit it's that premise which first drew me in. It's important to note this not just because it's a welcome rarity in cinema, but also because it's the backdrop for the story to unfold. No romanticization or fetishization, no judgments or condescension, no frills, just a matter-of-fact depiction of the day to day business. It needs to be accentuated how wonderfully refreshing it is to see a movie that portrays sex work so frankly.
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