About Endlessness

About About Endlessness

About Endlessness is an intriguing movie directed by Roy Andersson, released in 2019. This Swedish drama delves into the complexity and idiosyncrasies of the human condition, typifying a variety of everyday scenarios - from the mundane to the extraordinary, from moments of deep introspect to instances of surreal banality.

Making / Production

This film, while may come off as jarringly non-linear to some, is stylistically aligned to Andersson's unique narrative character. Imbued with a sense of melancholic humor, 'About Endlessness' outlays brief scenes that feel like they've been plucked right out of a dream.

Actors

• Bengt Bergius: He casts a spell on the audience with his portrayal of a priest who's going through a crisis of faith. His stellar performance makes the character’s agony palpable.
• Anja Broms: Broms, playing the role of a secretary, shines through the austere environment of the film by providing a semblance of warmth.
• Tatiana Delaunay: As the flamenco teacher, Delaunay’s performance is strikingly vibrant, defying the surrounding starkness of anonymous urban landscapes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'About Endlessness' is Roy Andersson's sixth feature film in a career of over 50 years.
• This movie is a continuation of his previous 'Living' trilogy and is filmed in the same distinct visual style.
• The film has no clear narrative structure and is composed more like a series of tableaux.

Awards

At the 76th Venice International Film Festival, 'About Endlessness' was awarded the Silver Lion for Best Director.

Quotes

• "I saw a woman who had had a tiring day. Finally, she was on her way home."
• "I saw a man who wanted to conquer space and create a new world."
• "I saw a younger man who admired the older man, who was tired."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film largely opts for ambient noise over a traditional musical score to emphasize the mundanity of its scenes.
• However, select scenes are accompanied by a melancholic orchestral piece that evokes an uncanny sense of existential introspection.