What happens while she sleeps...
По странному объявлению в газете студентка Люси находит загадочную подработку в частном закрытом клубе. На ночь Люси запирают в Комнате Спящей Красавицы, где она спит под действием сильного наркотика в то время, когда мужчины-клиенты делают с ней то, что им заблагорассудится. С каждым днем Люси все больше и больше хочет узнать, что же происходит с ней в часы, о которых она ничего не помнит.
"Sleeping Beauty" (2011), a film produced by Fulcrum Media Finance and Screen Australia, is a provocative and unsettling exploration of the human condition, directed by Julia Leigh. Set in a visually stunning yet austere world, the film follows Lucy, a young university student portrayed by Emily Browning, who becomes entangled in a world of sexual servitude and emotional detachment. Unlike the classic fairy tale, this "Sleeping Beauty" delves into themes of exploitation, power dynamics, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent society. The film's haunting atmosphere and deliberate pacing create a sense of unease that lingers long after the credits roll. Lucy's journey is marked by her willingness to participate in increasingly degrading acts, culminating in her role as a "sleeping beauty" at exclusive parties, where she is drugged and left vulnerable to the whims of wealthy clients. The film's unflinching portrayal of these encounters challenges the viewer to confront uncomfortable truths about consent, agency, and the commodification of the human body. Emily Browning's performance is both captivating and heartbreaking, as she navigates the complex emotions of a character who is both victim and participant in her own exploitation. The cinematography, by Geoffrey Simpson, plays a crucial role in establishing the film's mood, with its use of muted colors and stark compositions reflecting Lucy's emotional landscape. The film's visual language is as important as its narrative, creating a sense of isolation and detachment that mirrors Lucy's own experience. The score, composed by Ben Frost, further enhances the film's unsettling atmosphere, with its dissonant and minimalist soundscapes adding to the overall sense of unease. "Sleeping Beauty" is not an easy film to watch, but it is a powerful and thought-provoking work that challenges conventional notions of beauty, desire, and human connection. By subverting the familiar fairy tale, Julia Leigh creates a modern fable that is both timeless and deeply relevant, inviting viewers to question the societal structures that shape our lives and the choices we make within them.
Год2011
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