The Congress (2013, Ari Folman) Review

Stylistically, The Congress demonstrates a significant departure from Waltz with Bashir(2008, Ari Folman).  The film is the combination of the animated sections and the real setting. The setting is dynamically harmonious with the animated section. This is Folman's fourth film. The narrative of the film revolves around the progressive technology for future Hollywood. Though the film hints the corruption of corporate capitalism, the world of cinema in future is subtly represented by choosing the animation art. Folman's film is very much a fantasy/ science fiction film (influenced by Stanislaw Lem's novel, The futurological Congress). The choice of animation for the world of the future allows the audience to maneuver in the realm of the imagination.  Not only does the director depict the protagonist's adventure but he emphasizes her responsibility towards her family and her concern to the future of the world of art and artist.


By: Morad Sadeghi