Human Voice (2014)
*** (out of 4)
Angela (Sophia Loren) is at home waiting for the love of her life to show up. She receives a phone call from him stating that he isn't coming and in fact he's leaving her for another woman.
This twenty-five minute short is based on the story by Jean Ccocteau and was directed by Loren's son. This here was a dream project for the legendary actress and she certainly gives it her all and delivers one of the strongest performances of her career. Considering how long of a career she's had, it's saying something special that Loren would give such a strong performance at this stage of her career.
This is basically all Loren's show since we never actually see or hear the lover. We basically see Loren talking and reacting on the phone as her heart breaks as the fear of being alone quickly hits her. Loren goes through a wide range of emotions and it's truly something beautiful to watch. She comes across as that strong Italian woman and then shows a certain vulnerability within seconds.
Edoardo Ponti does a very good job handling the sensitive material and Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography perfectly captures the beauty of the locations.
*** (out of 4)
Angela (Sophia Loren) is at home waiting for the love of her life to show up. She receives a phone call from him stating that he isn't coming and in fact he's leaving her for another woman.
This twenty-five minute short is based on the story by Jean Ccocteau and was directed by Loren's son. This here was a dream project for the legendary actress and she certainly gives it her all and delivers one of the strongest performances of her career. Considering how long of a career she's had, it's saying something special that Loren would give such a strong performance at this stage of her career.
This is basically all Loren's show since we never actually see or hear the lover. We basically see Loren talking and reacting on the phone as her heart breaks as the fear of being alone quickly hits her. Loren goes through a wide range of emotions and it's truly something beautiful to watch. She comes across as that strong Italian woman and then shows a certain vulnerability within seconds.
Edoardo Ponti does a very good job handling the sensitive material and Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography perfectly captures the beauty of the locations.