Life Without Gabriella Ferri

Films focusing on the production of depression and mapping dark sides have Bergman, while animated films have the legend of Estonian animation, Priit Pärn. As usual, it is a film without words, it speaks exclusively through imagery, deliberately featuring an unattractive animation style, and it is purely a statement by the author that does not anticipate commercial success. Pärn presents the story of several people trapped in the anonymity of a big city, who clearly don't know what to do with their lives. A married couple, trying to revive their sexual life through erotic games such as bondage, while their unruly son, due to a lack of physical activities, furiously bangs his head against the wall. Another character is a thief who is eyeing their property... It is a very interesting film, both in terms of execution and content, but it will only appeal to a minority of viewers who are animation enthusiasts. Overall impression: 80%. This film is typical for its dark humor, which, however, will not surprise fans of Priit Pärn. (07.05.2009)