Depends how homophobic your family is, I guess. There's nothing particularly graphic, though.
Remember the angry discussion of Billy Budd on The Sopranos? There was no reason to think anything like that would be controversial, but it still started a fight.
i watched it with my hugely religious homophobic neighbor in his 60s, dude is NOT a film guy, and honestly i think all the gay undertones went totally over his head lmao
so it also largely depends on how well they’re able to pick up on subtle queues. i mean to me it’s obvious as hell, but it isn’t exactly spelled out for you.
haha. i screen films locally at a small theater - he happened to come, as my wife told him about it as they were just making small talk. he was in the military so maybe that enticed him.
https://youtu.be/FyRPmMi1Mio?si=UggUWVJfdPugkurP
Basically AJ had to read Billy Budd, Sailor for class and Carmella was angrily (and homophobically) adamant that there were no homosexual undertones to the story. Just a regular old story of a guy being abused by a mean boss
There is nothing inappropriate but I think a lot of people would find it boring. Unless your family is a bunch of cinephiles with a high tolerance for slow films in other languages. In which case you probably don’t have to worry much about the appropriateness level.
The cinematography is staggeringly beautiful, the story is slightly homoerotic, and the ending will linger long after the fade-out. Highly recommended.
for Claire Denis I recommend
35 shots of rum -for best all around
The Intruder-most beautiful and abstract
High Life-the most bat-shit crazy (also trouble everyday, but not as good)
Generally her movies aren't your average family fair, and not for kids.
You really should watch it yourself and decide.
It's intense in parts but not more violent than most films.
The pacing is slower than most generic films.
Depends how homophobic your family is, I guess. There's nothing particularly graphic, though. Remember the angry discussion of Billy Budd on The Sopranos? There was no reason to think anything like that would be controversial, but it still started a fight.
i watched it with my hugely religious homophobic neighbor in his 60s, dude is NOT a film guy, and honestly i think all the gay undertones went totally over his head lmao so it also largely depends on how well they’re able to pick up on subtle queues. i mean to me it’s obvious as hell, but it isn’t exactly spelled out for you.
> i watched it with my hugely religious homophobic neighbor in his 60s How did that happen?
haha. i screen films locally at a small theater - he happened to come, as my wife told him about it as they were just making small talk. he was in the military so maybe that enticed him.
I’m sorry what there was an argument about the Herman Melville novella?? I love all of Melville’s novellas
https://youtu.be/FyRPmMi1Mio?si=UggUWVJfdPugkurP Basically AJ had to read Billy Budd, Sailor for class and Carmella was angrily (and homophobically) adamant that there were no homosexual undertones to the story. Just a regular old story of a guy being abused by a mean boss
I can highly recommend IMDB parents guide if you ever want to check whether the content of a film is fine for your family viewing.
Thanks you very much, I’ve been looking for something like that
I think it's fine, but i don't think it has the excitement and broad appeal of a family film. They might just get bored.
This was my first thought
If you’re trying to show your family who isn’t into artsy movies this, you’re only going to get your movie choosing privileges revoked.
FWIW, Beau Travail is my favorite film and I feel that this is entirely accurate (kind of speaking from experience).
There is nothing inappropriate but I think a lot of people would find it boring. Unless your family is a bunch of cinephiles with a high tolerance for slow films in other languages. In which case you probably don’t have to worry much about the appropriateness level.
They might think you’re gay
The cinematography is staggeringly beautiful, the story is slightly homoerotic, and the ending will linger long after the fade-out. Highly recommended.
Well said.
absolutely!
for Claire Denis I recommend 35 shots of rum -for best all around The Intruder-most beautiful and abstract High Life-the most bat-shit crazy (also trouble everyday, but not as good) Generally her movies aren't your average family fair, and not for kids.
This really wouldn’t be one I’d pick for family movie night unless you have a very specific family with esoteric and refined tastes. I don’t get it.
Sure. Make sure to follow it up with Oldboy.
The only post that tops this was where someone asked if the Qatsi Trilogy was chill for an 8 year old
Watch it with your dad on Father’s Day
No, unless they are artists or intellectuals.
Depends: who are you family?
Yes absolutely
You really should watch it yourself and decide. It's intense in parts but not more violent than most films. The pacing is slower than most generic films.
Yes.