BYZANTIUM. Purchased purely on the picture of Gemma Arterton on the back cover of the dvd, this is actually a rather good film that deals with loss, belonging, mother daughter relationships and vampires. Set in a bleak and dated looking Hastings, there are echoes of Rollin, with strange images on beaches and fairground action scenes. Arterton is excellent as a brassy whore willing to sacrifice everything for her child whilst Saoirse Ronon is fantastic as the blank faced daughter. There are some great images in the film and a good use of architecture, especially in decay. Recommended.
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