La Question Humaine (or Heartbeat Detector -English Title) is a sophisticated film which draws history into the present day consciousness.
Dealing with the lingering reality of the Holocaust in present day French business the film thankfully doesn't openly place blame or accusation. Instead it forms an ambiguous critique of modern day business and lifestyle which subtly starts to form into a comparison with how the Nazi party operated.
Whilst this may sound like a drastic comparison to make, the film deals with it very well. Drawing on language and structure the film tries to open a discussion about how something like the Holocaust can be sanctioned by 'civilised' society.
Whilst dealing very well with these questions the film does to some extent negate certain further character development - I wanted more of the new employee. Apart from this i found it to be an intense and thought provoking film which deals with history and the Holocaust in a mature and interesting way.
Strongly Recommeded.
Dealing with the lingering reality of the Holocaust in present day French business the film thankfully doesn't openly place blame or accusation. Instead it forms an ambiguous critique of modern day business and lifestyle which subtly starts to form into a comparison with how the Nazi party operated.
Whilst this may sound like a drastic comparison to make, the film deals with it very well. Drawing on language and structure the film tries to open a discussion about how something like the Holocaust can be sanctioned by 'civilised' society.
Whilst dealing very well with these questions the film does to some extent negate certain further character development - I wanted more of the new employee. Apart from this i found it to be an intense and thought provoking film which deals with history and the Holocaust in a mature and interesting way.
Strongly Recommeded.