Audaciously switching between dialogue and narration and 35mm colour and 16mm monochrome, as the scene shifts from contemporary Lisbon to colonial Africa, Miguel Gomes considers the deceptivity of appearances in examining the extent to which all lives have their secrets.
Tabu Review
In the wake their friends death, two women (Mardruga and Cardoso) attempt to track down the mysterious man she'd had a passionate affair with in her youth.
Release Date:
07 Sep 2012
Running Time:
118 minutes
Certificate:
15
Original Title:
Tabu
Shot in beautiful black and white with some stunning visuals, Gomes narrative quest is a understated gem.
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