When the leaves begin to fall and the light mellows, we crave films to match. If you yearn for a cinematic trip across Tuscany, we can recommend the somber and beautifully shot La Chimera, the latest film by Italian director Alice Rohrwacher. A melancholy, riotous caper with a heavy hint of Fellini, it stars “Challengers” and “The Crown” lead Josh O’Connor as haunted British archaeologist Arthur, who leaves behind a life of academia to lead a gang of Italian tomb raiders who pilfer treasures from ancient graves. The narrative unfolds slowly and is frequently otherworldly: you never quite know if you’re watching the past or the present, reality or a dream. Rohrwacher’s blend of real-world and fantasy and O’Connor’s quietly intense performance earned the film a nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes. It’s a film that benefits from multiple viewings – which is just as well, because La Chimera is available to stream on Mubi alongside the full collection of Alice Rohrwacher films. If you don’t yet have a membership, you can try Mubi for 30 days free of charge using this link.
Text: Benji Haughton / Credit: Alice Rohrwacher, La Chimera (2023)
La Chimera is available to stream on Mubi now.
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