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Lar von Trier's Medea (1988). This wonderful made for TV Greek tragedy was viewed almost as if seen through the lens of the gods. The hoary fog is chilling, and the use of intense color was transcendental. The story itself, a script from Carl Theodor Dryer, was an impressive take on this Greek tragedy. The acting was phenomenal, with lead Kirsten Olesen portraying the titular lead with fantastic aplomb. The direction definitely had the feel of von Trier magic. The camera's lens captured each moment along with atmospheric mastery. This was simply a masterpiece of cinema made for the Danish idiot box. Ashe.
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