Piaffe is a 2022 German fantasy drama film written by Thais Guisasola and Ann Oren, directed by Oren and starring Simone Bucio.[2] It is Oren's feature directorial debut.[1]
| Piaffe | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ann Oren |
| Written by | Thais Guisasola Ann Oren |
| Starring | Simone Bucio |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Languages | German English[1] |
Plot edit
This article needs a plot summary. (January 2024) |
Cast edit
- Simone Bucio as Eva
- Sebastian Rudolph as Novak
- Simon Jaikiriuma Paetau as Zara
- Björn Melhus as Piotr
- Lea Draeger as Gretchen
Release edit
The film premiered at the 2022 Locarno Film Festival.[3]
Reception edit
The film has a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 25 reviews.[4] Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded the film three stars.[5] Sophie Monks Kaufman of IndieWire graded the film an A-.[3] Jeannette Catsoulis of The New York Times gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Yet the film’s provocations have a playfulness and generosity that are enormously appealing."[2] Robert Abele of the Los Angeles Times also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The occasional exposure flares and soundtrack sync pops reminds us this is a movie, but also that we’re watching what’s raw and possible in art and life, that it’s good to be open to wherever images and sounds may take us."[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Abele, Robert (September 15, 2023). "Review: Horses, sound effects and unusual attractions swirl in the arty, challenging 'Piaffe'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Catsoulis, Jeannette (August 24, 2023). "'Piaffe' Review: Pony Play". The New York Times. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Sophie Monks Kaufman (August 12, 2022). "'Piaffe' Review: A Horse's Tail Invokes a Sexual Awakening in Thrilling New Erotic Cinema Entry". IndieWire. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Piaffe". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ Kenny, Glenn (August 23, 2023). "Piaffe". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
External links edit
- Piaffe at IMDb
- Piaffe at Rotten Tomatoes
