Evil Does Not Exist
2023, drama
106 minutes
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi's house offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to nature.
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9.0
2024-05-07
There’s a lot to drawn from Hamaguchi’s directorial sensitivity given that it’s rare to see a drama that makes such subtle sense of its subject matter. True to his style, he solidifies his position as one of the greatest filmmakers of our times. Read more
8.0
2024-05-15
Hamaguchi delivers some salient points on ecology while showcasing his skill with probing character purpose, motivation and the different ways they interact. Read more
8.0
2024-05-09
I really struggled with my rating of this one. Part of me found it tedious, dull and – yes – slightly pretentious. But there is no doubting the mood that is built up through the film’s leisurely pace. Then, with its surprise twist ending, this is a film that will stay with me for a very long time. Read more
8.0
2024-03-29
Hamaguchi allows shots to go on for longer than is traditionally expected, only to abruptly cut just as composer Eiko Ishibashi's score is beginning to swell, a canny way to evoke the disruption the community is set to face. Read more
8.0
2024-01-20
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's reflection on Manichaeism is ambiguous, contemplative and gently gripping. Read more
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8.0
2024-03-17
Evil Does Not Exist is traag in de opbouw, maar bevat veel onderhuidse spanning. Spanning die constant voelbaar is, mede door de overduidelijke lichaamstaal van de inwoners van het dorpje. Het einde geeft stof tot nadenken... Read more
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