movie poster for THE HEADLESS WOMAN

Flicks ID

15997

Cert

15

Running time

106 mins

Country

Language

Format

DVD

THE HEADLESS WOMAN (2009)

LUCRECIA MARTEL

Plot

A well-to-do middle-aged woman may or may not have killed a child in a hit-and-run accident, but after the event she is confused, forgetful, mindless and in an identity crisis. Know a bit about this mysterious film before you watch it; it's about guilt, repressed memories, denial, acceptance and help you tell me! Caveat; though up-market critics (Peter Bradshaw, David Jenkins) - 'nothing short of a masterpiece', 'one of the greatest films ever made' - think 'La Mujer Sin Cabeza' the best thing since sliced bread some members of the cinema viewing public have responded with yawns - it's certainly challenging. For cerebrals who can handle slow cinema.