Things I understood about the film “Andante”
There is a world in which there is one man left who dreams, and he’s in a coma.
There is a guy who edits dreams and there are screenings for them.
How characters felt about other characters. It was clear the editor had great affection for Sarah, distrust for others, etc.
Themes it was going for concerning dreams and memory along with their impacts, as well as the parallels between dreams and filmmaking.
Director Assaf Tager's skill in crafting a shot and establishing a tone. The set reminded me of “Metropolis” at times with its mechanical surroundings. He knew how to play with light and keep a strong, long shot.
The strengths of not having a movie that spoon-feeds the audience. Creating a confusing atmosphere can cause the viewers to concentrate more, making the results more rewarding and personal.
Things I didn’t understand about the film “Andante”
The story.
What characters were trying to accomplish with the actions they were taking.
Anything about its world — how it operated, why it is that way, what anything meant.
The beginning.
The middle.
The end.
Why the dialogue had to be so stilted.
What was going on in any given moment.
Why the movie worked so hard to isolate the audience so there is nothing to attach to despite efforts to form such connections.