Charlotte Review: An Impactful Animated Biopic
Charlotte is an emotional animated biopic about Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish artist who died tragically early. The animated picture, directed by Tahir Rana and Eric Warin and based on a script by Erik Rutherford and David Bezmozgis, follows Charlotte Salomon as she and her family try to survive the Nazis during World war II.
Charlotte's coming-of-age experience is clouded by tragedy and uncertainty as she strives to carve out her own career as a talented artist. Charlotte Salomon (voiced by Keira Knightley) persevered in the data-face of immense political and social upheaval, everyday kinds of intolerance and discrimination, and the threat of violence around every corner to pursue her passion for painting.
While the tale is straightforward and to the point, the animated picture bears the brunt of the emotional weight. Charlotte's paintings serve as essential narrative transitional pieces, tying the plot to the very real emotional and mental state of Charlotte as she hid for her life and fearlessly pursued art. The biopic maintains a sense of poignancy and relevancy thanks to the use of animation. Charlotte's paintings are smoothly incorporated into the current art form, thus the creative decision reflects her care and consideration for her work.
The story itself is terrible, and it is not recommended for individuals who are sensitive to images of prejudice, racism, intolerance, and violence. There is a real embracing of hope and excitement that pervades the film and cannot be exaggerated, yet there is also a terrible grief that pervades it. It's a reflection of the light left by Salomon's work and life.
Charlotte's coming-of-age experience is clouded by tragedy and uncertainty as she strives to carve out her own career as a talented artist. Charlotte Salomon (voiced by Keira Knightley) persevered in the data-face of immense political and social upheaval, everyday kinds of intolerance and discrimination, and the threat of violence around every corner to pursue her passion for painting.
While the tale is straightforward and to the point, the animated picture bears the brunt of the emotional weight. Charlotte's paintings serve as essential narrative transitional pieces, tying the plot to the very real emotional and mental state of Charlotte as she hid for her life and fearlessly pursued art. The biopic maintains a sense of poignancy and relevancy thanks to the use of animation. Charlotte's paintings are smoothly incorporated into the current art form, thus the creative decision reflects her care and consideration for her work.
The story itself is terrible, and it is not recommended for individuals who are sensitive to images of prejudice, racism, intolerance, and violence. There is a real embracing of hope and excitement that pervades the film and cannot be exaggerated, yet there is also a terrible grief that pervades it. It's a reflection of the light left by Salomon's work and life.