Nirlash

Happy as Lazzaro is one for the ages. The sheer clarity with which Alice Rohrwacher's vision translates to screen is astounding. As odd as the tale is, it never feels so. Sweepingly breathtaking yet earnestly ****.

A feel-good gem that made me painfully happy. Never had I wanted a 2-hour long film to last longer.

Greta Gerwig has this amazing ability to always make you feel happy. Frances is the perfect character for her to play (no wonder she co-wrote the script) but that is not the only thing to adore here. Noah Baumbach handles the camera gracefully that all the emotions will strike right through your heart. Dialogues are witty, the script is sharp and you are served an delightful array of supporting characters. This is a must watch masterpiece of modern cinema, one that will melt your heart and still keep it beating.