Eventually, Claire learns the truth, and chooses to reject Elliot and embark on a relationship with Beverly.
But I sort of knew why I wasnt nominated it wasnt a particularly life-enhancing film.
In fact, Dead Ringers could be described as an intimate portrait of what a broken heart looks like.
I said, Its a sad movie.
Then I heard from someone else that a friend of his saw it and cried for three hours afterwards.
So I thought, Thats what it is.
Thats what I wanted to get at.
I cant articulate it.
Its not really connected with gynaecology or twinness.
It has to do with that element of being human.
It has to do with this ineffable sadness that is an element of human existence.
Dead Ringersis beautifully observed dramatically, and equally beautiful to look at.
Taking place almost exclusively in coolly lit rooms, cinematographer Peter Suschitzkys composition is precise and understated.
But the tone of it, like the tone of those dreams, is ineffable.
You cannot speak it.
That kills me, because its gorgeous, sensuous, sad.
Some of you may understand why, he said, pointedly.