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The ultimate film about wine and wine culture, Mondovino offers an unprecedented look into the conflicts, conspiracies and alliances of the wine trade. Filmed by award-winning director Jonathan Nossiter, Mondovino has sparked controversy in its theatrical run among wine producers, distributors and consumers as it shed light on the esoteric world of wine. Hailed as "Fahrenheit 9/11 for the grape" by MSNBC.
An epic exploration into the modern world of wine, Mondovino was filmed across three continents, in five languages, over a three-year period. With an insider's access and an artist's eye, Nossiter weaves together multiple family and multi-generational sagas, all stemming from the production, distribution and consumption of one of the oldest, most respected and still-affordable luxuries. Juxtaposing artesian wine growers with multi-national conglomerates, and peasants with billionaires, the film gives voice to those who create, critique and are involved in the commerce of wine, offering up a surprisingly prismatic, varied and sometimes controversial glimpse into something everyone enjoys but few people know much about.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Mondovino (DVD)
The topic is super fascinating--the way the wine industry is today and how large "wine conglomerates" are attempting to take over the unique small vinyards.The problem is the documentary is so disjointed and lacks a strong point of view, it just seems like a series of scenes mashed together. Plus next time get a steady cam or a cameraperson who can hold the camera steady. It was at times like watching a war documentary the way the camera would jump up and down in scenes and pan too fast or focus on something off in the distance while talking to someone in the foreground. I guess it was their technique but it didn't work. Another problem is the pacing, it's sooooooo slow. This was a film in desperate need of serious trimming and editing. I also found the overemphasis on the French wine industry bizarre as this was supposed to be a documentary on the globalization of wine. Other than a bit on showing us what was happening in Tuscany, Italy, and the Napa Valley (albeit they only talked to the Mondavi family), where were the lengthy pieces on Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, etc.? Mainly, though, what were the filmmakers actually trying to say? I think they were decrying these big winemakers who mass produce and standardize wine yet why not come out and say that? I just found it a jumbled mess of a movie.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for wine lovers,
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This review is from: Mondovino (DVD)
Great documentary. Nossiter is certainly opiniated, perhaps sometimes biaised, but he successfully sheds light on the clash between tradition and modernism in the world of wine.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Documentary for those that can Appreciate it!,
By Aydin (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: NEW Mondovino (DVD) (DVD)
Unlike the other reviewer, I had a great appreciation for the film. The Director knows a great deal about the wine and about filmaking. If you can't appreciate documentary filmaking for what it is maybe you should watch something else like the movie Sideways. Jonathan Nossiter has captured moments from real life wine makers and the way they think and act. This is not so much a historical journey, but a view into the world of wine the way it exists right now.Once you view the film, listen to Jonathans Directors commentary. Although it is long, the commentary will add alot more to this terrific film. As a film maker and wine lover myself I understood this Documentary.
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