Ramon Zurcher's The Strange Little Cat is a perplexing first feature that is bound to only be appreciated by academics of cinema. The film chronicles the lives of one family, as siblings Karen and Simon visit their parents and their little sister, Clara. Over the course of a day, the various family members deal with casual domestic problems like a broken appliance and a button that needs to be sewn. The Strange Little Cat is a film in which not much happens on the surface but I'd be lying if I didn't say I appreciated its quiet examination of domestic family life that effectively makes this world feel wondrous and complex. Using very impressive use of mis-en-scene, The Strange Little Cat unfolds odd yet complex compositions that capture details of everyday life in an impressive way. I must admit, I found the dialogue completely lacking in emotion and while I'm sure that's part of the design, it's very abrasive to the viewer, making me struggle to stay focused from start to finish even when considering its 70 minute running time. Ramon Zurcher's The Strange Little Cat is an exceptional film on an academic level and while it's an impressive study in visual filmmaking, its lack of emotional impact or resonance, outside of the mother character, left me far too detached to sing its praises completely.
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June 2023
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