shocking picture of 'old joy'

marrik-1

How stale can a friendship become? What is its history? What are the reasons to continue the friendship for each individual?

These are some (open end) questions the director explores in this portrait of two 30  men. One conceited and afraid; the other needy and (therefore more?)daring.

For me Old Joy meant a recognition of some of the (sick) mechanisms that work below the surface of a relationship. As anything from below moral standards it appears dark, naked, and shocking. But it is as it is, truth overrules beauty in this respect.

For me, the director has left enough room for making the movie personal. well done!

score 8/10

marrik-1 30 January 2007

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