Exhibition (2013)

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An intimate examination of a contemporary artist couple, whose living and working patterns are threatened by the imminent sale of their home.

Film Overview
The 2013 film "Exhibition", directed by Joanna Hogg, is a deep and reflective exploration of a couple's relationship. The drama unfolds in a world totally internal and blocked, lacking external forces, emergencies or abrupt turning points. A specifying characteristic is the absence of a conventional linear story. Rather, it's driven by character profiles and expedition of their nuances. Hogg provides an incisive view into the interiors of 2 individuals on an individual and professional level.

Characters and Setting
The focus of "Exhibition" rests on two people, a couple, played by Viv Albertine and Liam Gillick, who are named D and H in the film. Both characters are middle-aged, and they live and work in a modernist house in London. Both are artists, with H being a successful designer and D, an efficiency artist. Their home, overflowing with unique and ingenious architectural functions, ends up being an important part of the narrative, showing the characters' mental spaces along with serving as their shared office.

Unfolding Drama and Tensions
The starkness of their interaction speaks volumes about their relationship. Their discussions, sparse and intriguing, typically focus on their career worries and their anxieties about offering their house. They mainly communicate through the intercom system in your house, a substantial metaphor for the vast emotional and relational gap that exists between them even in such a shared space.

The film provides a distinct viewpoint on intimacy, as seen in a long-term relationship. It strips it down, portraying not just the comfort and familiarity but also the stress and underlying frustration that sneak in with time.

Secret Themes and Symbolism
Your house includes plainly throughout the movie and can be seen practically as an additional character. Its futuristic and plain design adds to the atmospheric tension of the film. Towards the ending, as D displays her fears and anxieties about leaving your house, it's clear that your home is a metaphor for her convenience zone which she fears losing.

Additionally, "Exhibition" highly emphasizes isolation and the loneliness experienced in closely shared spaces. The artist couple lives in the exact same space, yet they are isolated in their imaginative worlds, highlighting the idea of personal area within shared spaces.

Cinematic Style
Hogg's style features long, large shots and restricted dialogue, developing a documentary-like credibility to the story. Her choice of expert artists to play the leading functions likewise adds to this air of credibility. The film's speculative structure matches its experimental narrative and thematic expedition. Visual meaning plays a considerable role, with each shot meticulously crafted to project the emotional states of the characters or their relationship characteristics.

Conclusion
The 2013 film "Exhibition" is a significant departure from normal relationship dramas. Hogg's exploration of character and relationship characteristics through spatial context offers a special and extensive view into creativity, partnership, and privacy. The film offers a platform for contemplations around individual and expert boundaries, intimacy, area and the intricacies inherent in long-lasting relationships. The narrative asks us to witness and think about rather than judge or willpower, making it a movie that continues to reverberate long after it ends.

Top Cast

  • Viv Albertine (small)
    Viv Albertine
    D
  • Liam Gillick
    H
  • Tom Hiddleston (small)
    Tom Hiddleston
    Estate Agent
  • Harry Kershaw (small)
    Harry Kershaw
    Estate Agent
  • Mary Roscoe (small)
    Mary Roscoe
    Neighbour Guest
  • Carol McFadden
    Dina Breeze
  • Chris Wilson (small)
    Chris Wilson
    Ambulance Paramedic