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Kozelat (2009)
Charming
For those of you who haven't seen Kozelat yet, please don't let film critiques fool you that this is a film about a "talking goat" or a romantic comedy, because it isn't anywhere near that. Yes, there is a male goat (think of Lassie), but it rather appears as the narrator of the film. Nothing surreal here. The film, as any other, has it's romantic subplot, and it is hilarious for the most part, but if we are to call it a romantic comedy, then we have to call Kosturica's "Underground" a love triangle. Beneath the comical surface there is so much bitterness, that you only have to be part of the Bulgarian culture to really understand and appreciate this work of art. Basically the film is about a stubborn, yet very charming Yona (Ivan Barnev), late thirties, and his quest to preserve his country's long lost identity. The film also raises some political and social issues, but it is not too much to spoil the film. No worries. Kozelat will charm you with its high dosage of Balkan humor, its unforgettable images, and music that will make you numb. This film is definitely worth seeing, trust me! There is something that you will find to like whether it is the beautiful cinematography; the stunning performance of Ivan Barnev; the phenomena Angela Rodel (Emma) who sings beautifully Bulgarian folk songs as she speaks Bulgarian, or simply to see the work of one of the front-runners in Bulgarian cinema,director Georgi Djlgerov. Loved it. Bravo!!!!