Living (2022)

Keeping this very short and sweet, as I think its one of this year's mandatory viewings, which will speak for itself.

Based on Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru, Living (2022) - directed by Oliver Hermanus - is (as you probably figured out by now) one of my top 10 movies of 2022. 

Plenty of highlights, with some standouts including: 

- Bill Nighy, who commanded each scene with such nuanced and understated grace.

- The majestic soundtrack by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch.

- The adaptation of Kurosawa’s work, adjusted to London in the 50s and brought to life by Kazuo Ishiguro’s screenplay.

The latter kept me thinking about my Dad and how I miss him dearly. He was present throughout!