2018 * Not Rated * 1h 30m I have to admit, the title is what caught my eye. Then I read the description of the film and decided it had potential. And my curiosity paid off. This is a charming, different, and thoroughly satisfying little film. The story is about an older gentleman who's a train engineer in Azerbaijan. We follow him on his daily routine, which is a boring routine. On his last day before retiring, a bra gets caught on the front of his engine. After he retires, he's on a mission to return the bra to its rightful owner.
This may sound like a boring premise for a film, but several things make it worth viewing. First off, it's it has absolutely no dialogue. There is sound including some beautiful background music, singing, and expressive grunts, sighs, etc. But not a single word is spoken for the entire hour and a half. The story is told through facial expressions, hand gestures, and body language. And Predrag "Miki" Manojlovic, who plays the train conductor does a brilliant job of expressing himself without words.
The cinematography is also excellent--especially the shots from the front of the moving train. Another thing I enjoyed was all the subtle plot twists. The director turned a simple plot into an intriguing story. Then there's the magnificent scenery. The landscapes in "The Bra" are absolutely gorgeous. So if you're looking for something a bit different, don't miss this one!
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Streaming for free on Kanopy with your library card. Also on Amazon Prime.
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