A warmhearted portrayal of an impossibly innocent and seemingly completely unimportant person. Beautiful fragile 82 year old man, his camera and his bicycle, his friendships, experiences and photographs. Wonderful documentary. Joyous and heartbreaking by the final scenes.
Unvarnished documentary filmmaking with a profound and existential effect. Exceptional portrayal of a strange and interesting individual. The world is more wonderful for having people like this man in it. Lonely and likable, a life uniquely lived. Still processing this one. Recommended.
Another quiet masterpiece from Hirokazu Kore-eda and almost killingly beautiful. Resonant, gentle and tremendous. Wonderful work.
Art against reality, documentary against film, hope against hardship, love against sadness, loneliness, anger, depression and despair. Beautiful and extraordinary work from Lixin Fan.
