An intimate examination of a contemporary artist couple, whose living and working patterns are threatened by the imminent sale of their home.
A follow-up to the terrific, unconventional Archipelago that continues Hogg's ascent as one of Britain's more interesting independent filmmakers.
Hogg’s third film mounts a dead-on study of disconnection. You wouldn’t know the leads are non-pros: Gillick and Albertine nail all the fine details of a push-pull dynamic with magnetic precision.
Exhibition is a probing study of the creative process, female sexuality and the myriad ways in which we relate to our environment and each other.
We may not know what lies in store for D and H at the end of Exhibition, but Hogg's future as one of the most compassionate portraitists of the British psyche is assured.
Well acted, and occasionally droll, this is an abstract piece of work that doesn't quite excavate enough character interest to compensate for the lack of narrative.
Exhibition approaches matters of anatomical and psychological integrity in determined, democratic fashion.
Exhibition is challenging, sensual, brilliant film-making.
Hogg’s determinedly oblique style will infuriate filmgoers used to movies which spell out their intentions. At times, Exhibition seems more a behavioural study than a piece of drama. However, it has its own gently beguiling rhythm which makes it easier and more pleasurable to watch than its synopsis might suggest – and it has an emotional kick, too.
Exhibition reaffirms Hogg's status as a distinctive, singular and challenging voice of British cinema.
It makes for richly rewarding viewing, the sort of film that lingers for weeks after seeing it.
More bourgeois angst from Joanna Hogg in an abstract form that should enthral fans, but may exasperate casual viewers.
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