Oliver Laxe

Self-reflexive to the max, this is the Moroccan street kid version of Synecdoche, New York. Filmmaker Oliver Laxe runs a film workshop for the kids, and along the way makes his own film, using them as actors, or documenting their journey. The film is deliciously unclear about this matter the whole way through. Ultimately "Captains" is a film about authority, agency, making a film, making a life, and so much more. Augmenting the strong thematic thrust of the film is frequently gorgeous black & white 35mm cinematography that makes this a pleasure to watch. Chock-a-block with rich and resonant scenes, it climaxes with an ending that will give you a lump in your throat.

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