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Valerie and Her Week of Wonders

Jaromil Jires (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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The line between fantasy and reality is blurred in this surreal and sexual horror tale from one of the Czech New Wave's top directors. After receiving a pair of bewitched earrings, a young girl's world is turned upside-down. Soon, vampires and carnal priests disrupt the girl's slumber, ravaging her innocence and awakening the woman within. Beautifully filmed. In Czech with English Subtitles. Jaromil Jires---Czechoslovakia---1970---73 mins.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Exquisite phantasmagoria... Jan 22 2004
Format:DVD
For years, I'd read about this film, then I managed to track down a bootleg video copy of it in the mid-90s. Even though that video was in less than prime condition, the brilliance of the film shined through anyway.

The first time I watched VALERIE..., I really had no idea what it was about, but the haunting visuals and score--oh, what music!--entranced me. I've watched the film many times since then, including during its recent U.S. arthouse run, and, each time, I feel like I'm unlocking some puzzle. On the surface, it's all so simple, but underneath, it's something else entirely.

Then there is Valerie, one of the most charming film heroines I've ever encountered. Imagine watching a young Kate Bush in a fantasy film, and you'll understand what I mean. It's a testiment to the director's sensitivity and the acting ability of the actress who plays Valerie that this film doesn't sucumb to soft-porn cliches or mawkishness. Ravishing.

VALERIE AND HER WEEK OF WONDERS has been worth waiting for.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Visual Tour de Force Jan 12 2004
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Format:DVD
This is one of those rare treasures of international cinema that is simply a must see. The screen explodes with color and surreal imagery that is genuinely a labor of art. This is a film for true film lovers. I think it belongs in the collection of anyone who perceives motion pictures as much more than entertainment. This doesn't mean that the film will not entertain and fascinate, but it transcends the typical narrative films with its focus on visuals to tell its story. This is a captivating film that has not been available for a very long, long time to my knowledge. Again, if you love world films, and especially those that are one-of-a-kind in terms of cinematography, art direction, etc., this is certainly a keeper. Those who prefer the Hollywood formula, which at its best can be superb, and at its worst an abomination, should also seriously consider this impressive gem, as I think it is truly memorable and simply fascinating.
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0 of 6 people found the following review helpful
What the hell is wrong with people who like this crap? Feb 23 2004
Format:DVD
The Czechs are weird. I think their archetypal imagery is pretty far gone from what mine is because I couldn't figure out what the hell was going on during most of this extrememly strange sex and incest ridden fairy tale about a young girl's burgeoning sexuality (I think) and vampires with no dental plan. Right from the start, it's clear this was made in the early 70's or so. It takes about ten minutes for one to start remembering stumbling across something like it when you were young and swearing off odd-ball foreign films until you came across "Delicatessen" or "La Femme Nikita" or some such classic. Really, this is like those norway mythological films they used to savage on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" only without a Harryhausen imitator to pick up the slow points.
So basically, Valerie is a sweet young thing who finds that her earrings are magical, protect her from all harm, and let her see her seemingly idyllic village for what it really is (?), a lair of the undead, her face-painted-white-to-indicate-she's-old granny soon to be among them. Everyone is crewing in fields or getting bitten by these Deliverance-toothed vampires, her brother is alternately trying to screw her and getting tortured by the main vampire guy who is either or grandfather or her father, the town priest is also trying to screw her and trying unsuccessfully to burn her at the stake when she spurns his advances. I'm at a loss why so many people are "discovering" this film now and raving about it. Perhaps for laughing and throwing out lines with a bunch of friends, its perfect, but other than that....well, at least it's short. I can understand the appreciation of surreal symbolism heavy non-narrative filmmaking. Watch Jean Luc-Goddard's "Weekend" or Alejandro Jodorosky's "The Holy Mountain", but this is just plain silly nonsensical olan-mills lit crap.
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