Unfolding in several original yet oddly familiar stages, this film’s imaginary ritual shows an almost fetishistic attention to detail in design elements like costumes and props, and its entrancing choreography will keep you guessing as to its endgame. While ‘placebo’ suggests role-play and make-believe, Céline Park’s film delves into suicide, social structure, tradition and resurrection. (Sébastien Simon)
Unfolding in several original yet oddly familiar stages, this film’s imaginary ritual shows an almost fetishistic attention to detail in design elements like costumes and props, and its entrancing choreography will keep you guessing as to its endgame. While ‘placebo’ suggests role-play and make-believe, Céline Park’s film delves into suicide, social structure, tradition and resurrection. (Sébastien Simon)