As most/all of Lars von Trier's films, his latest - Nymphomaniac - attracted a lot of attention even before it was launched. Not surprising with a title like that. And those posters and the trailer.
Yesterday, cinemas across the UK were showing both parts of the film - and I would strongly recommend watching them together! I had made a point of not reading any reviews beforehand. Reading them after the viewing, they generally reflect my thoughts actually.
The film tells Joe's story. Aged about 50, she gets found by an elderly loner (Seligman), beaten up in the street. Seligman takes her back to his place as she refuses for him to call the police or an ambulance and begins to tell him her life story.
Yes, there is a lot of sex and nudity in the film. Porn doubles were used. But overall, there is less sex than I expected. It's also funny in parts; there were several moments when the whole audience was laughing out loud. Not what I had expected either. The second part is a lot darker. And I found some of it rather uncomfortable to watch, especially the storyline with Joe and P (played by Mia Goth). The world and the people in it are portrayed in very dark colours. While there is a lot of sadness in the first part, there seems to be a lot of evil in the second. Further reinforced by the ending.
And can I just say: Jamie Bell is gorgeous! Despite (?) the role he plays. I read in an interview that he didn't speak to Charlotte at all during the filming. Which is very weird on the one hand but on the other hand might have indeed helped with the atmosphere between the two of them on screen.
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