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‘Masc’ Review: A Sensitive Character Study Where Identity is Found in Imitation and Observation
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Bertil Nilsson’s film "Masc" follows a passive protagonist named Robin as he attempts to construct his personal identity by closely watching and imitating the men around him. The movie serves as a character study exploring how observation and mimicry shape self-discovery.
WHY IT MATTERS
It offers a distinct cinematic approach to character development by subverting traditional protagonist perspectives through passive observation.
In “Masc,” director Bertil Nilsson pulls off a nifty trick: He observes an observer. Usually a film’s protagonist has the dominant POV, but here, Robin (Joshua Griffin) is trying to find his personality by observing other men in his orbit. He almost never initiates the action and is mostly reticent about his reactions, but he […]
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