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The Tale of King Crab
A picaresque tale of immigrants and outsiders that merges reality and fabulation.
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What we think
This may mark the fiction feature debut for directorial duo Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis, but it's absolutely cinematographer Simone D'Arcangelo's film.| Read in full: The Tale of King Crab film review We Love Cinema
What others think
A mad folly of an expedition that doesn’t feel quite warped enough, lacking somehow in striking images or mood.The Guardian
At its core, the film is about the feint of storytelling itself, a well-worn topic that can make for a frustrating viewing experience when the directors are trying to go too deep inside their own heads.IndieWire
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