Tabou

It’s an eccentric, formally challenging experiment, with two halves that try different things—and to varying degrees of success—but together form something droll, mysterious, enchanting, and altogether singular.

Shot in beautiful black and white with some stunning visuals, Gomes’ narrative quest is a understated gem.

...it's a gem: gentle, eccentric, possessed of a distinctive sort of innocence – and also charming and funny.

This sublime Portuguese fantasia from director Miguel Gomes will likely feature heavily on best of year lists.

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