It premiered in theaters yesterday, and you’re probably a little “mad” because there’s no talk of another movie on your social media. And not on any platform! It is not, a priori, “cool”! “past life” It became a viral phenomenon overnight, even though it had already been talked about Berlinale 2023, where it won the Golden Bear for Best Film.
Some media outlets called American director Celine Song’s debut “the best romantic film of the decade.” Our advice, far from exaggeration, is this Don’t let it pass you by and go to the cinema to watch it on the big screen. “Past Lives” will be a strong Oscar contender; We’ll tell you why.
“Past life”: what is the matter?
24 years ago, Nora left Korea as a twelve-year-old girl with her parents, along with her childhood friend Hae-Sung. Twelve years later, they met again online. But it never amounted to more than daily messages and hour-long video calls. She did not want to leave her new home in New York, where she was taking her first steps as a playwright. He was drawn to mechanical engineering studies in China to take a semester abroad rather than in the United States. But over time, Hae-sung travels to New York for a week, where Nora has been happily married for seven years. With Arthur.
“Past Lives”: the main actors
Greta Lee, Teo Yu and John Magaro They are the three main actors in the cast of “Past Lives”, who respectively play Nora, Hae-sung, and the ex-husband, Arthur. Greta Lee (Los Angeles, 1983) She is one of the heroines of the series “The Morning Show” (Apple TV+), and we have also seen her in “Russian Doll” (Netflix) and in the movie “Hermanísimas”. to Teo yo (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 1981), in the meantime we saw him in the films “The Decision to Leave” and “Leto.” finally, John Magaro (Akron, Ohio, 1983) He is a well-known face in Hollywood cinema and has participated in, among other films, “Carol”, “The Big Short” and “We’re All Jane”.
“Past Lives”: our review
This film has big references to Richard Linklater’s “Before…” trilogy, but as if it were directed by a younger, less romantic Woody Allen. But we can’t compare her to anyone because what a start for Sue! And what are the appearances of Li, Yu and Magaro. Past Lives is a mature, sweet, and subtly philosophical love story that examines the “what would have happened if…” surrounding friendship.
The song focuses on moments of friendship so that its characters and the audience imagine a parallel reality. Where Nora is still Na-young and has never moved on from Korea, or where Hae-sung is more self-confident (this is the film’s quietest and most devastating tragedy), or where Arthur is not Nora’s lover and circumstantial companion.
It is one of those rare films that deals philosophically, but on the inside A well-crafted romantic drama driven by the performances of its cast. It covers fine details and big ideas comprehensively and proficiently. Every shot was well thought out, every line of script carefully analyzed. A charming film that is already one of our favorites of 2023.
“Past Lives”: Trailer in Spanish
“Past Lives”: where to watch
“past life” It was shown in one hundred cinemas across Spain. Specifically, 21 theaters in Madrid, 12 in Barcelona, 10 in Valencia, 4 in Seville and 4 in Gipuzcoa show it and, to a lesser extent, it can be seen in La Coruña, Bizcaya, Cordoba, Ellis Balleres… Check your bulletin board for cinema Which are offered in your county.
