Synopsis
Not all stories are for children
During the final throes of the last Carlist war, a little girl is rescued from an orphanage by a mysterious woman who lives deep inside the forest.
During the final throes of the last Carlist war, a little girl is rescued from an orphanage by a mysterious woman who lives deep inside the forest.
Arcadia Motion Pictures Kowalski Films EiTB Noodles Production Filmax International Filmax Pris & Batty Films
Wszystkie Księżyce, Ilargi guztiak. Todas las lunas, 无尽的月, Todas as Luas, Амайа. Дитя вампира, 아마이아: 뱀파이어 소녀, Minden holdak, 我的月光女兒, Všechny měsíce, Toate lunile
A visually impressive coming-of-age/dark fantasy film with truly breathtaking landscapes, bringing a pretty unconventional take on the vampire genre. It's a quiet exploration of what it means to be alive and growing old, seen through the eyes of an orphan girl who's still learning to live with limitations, with a leading performance that is simply wonderful. It moves quite slow but I like how subtle the story unfolds. It helps me to become fully immersed in their world, accompanied by a solid score. The horror aspects of this are really cool but perhaps leave a little to be desired with the effects. Still a great watch for anyone who's into dark fantasy.
Our image of a vampire is simple: A frightening figure all in black with fanged teeth and a thirst for blood. If you cross one’s path, don’t expect to live. Their image has made it hard not to consider them monsters. Even just by looking at Bela Lugosi’s depiction of Dracula, that isn’t someone you could consider one of the bros and take out for a beer. (Being one of the iconic “Universal Monsters” doesn’t help, either.) But what if vampire films could be tear-jerkers with sympathetic depictions of vampires fighting to regain their mortality? That’s exactly what Igor Legarreta does. A film about destiny and found family, All the Moons doesn’t stick to stereotypes in its narrative centering around…
This movie is absolutely gorgeous. What the camera captures is sumptuous, beautiful, haunting. Make no mistake (this is no spoiler, it’s within the first 5 minutes), this is a vampire tale but it’s a drama. This movie is art. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from it. The score matched everything else. Haizea Carneros is a revelation. To pull off what is expected of her, is mind blowing. This girl is young as hell and she shoulders the bulk of this very adult, very mature movie. I can see this not working for some but this was the movie that I didn’t know I wanted. I loved this dark fairy tale. This is a masterpiece.
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All the Moons is a beautifully shot, dark fairy tale. It doesn’t really go for the typical vampire movie tropes, and it even puts its own twist on some of the traditional vampire lore. It's a gentle, atmospheric vampire story that isn’t really interested in fangs or bites on the neck - instead it lures the viewers in with warm, heartfelt moments, and wants to show its lead character rediscovering life and family after losing everything. Easily one of my favorites of the festival!
Hooptober 9/ 2022 (19/31)
6 Countries - Spain
Let the Right One In as directed by Terrence Mallick influenced by A24 is an apt description. This is a gorgeously photographed, languidly paced film that lulls the viewer into a dreamlike state.
This is less horror and more fantasy drama if it fits a genre (and you can tag it with historical fiction if you wish).
Ultimately, I found this to be an examination of the acceptance of death as a natural part of life. It actually chastises those holding on to loved ones beyond their time as a selfish act.
It’s beautiful and poignant and not for those looking for a straight up horror.
This film is so beautiful. I thought I was watching a horror film and then I just got given two hours of beauty. I'll take it. The Banshees of Inisherin is more a horror film than this, just so nobody is disappointed. And I'm glad; it's a rare film where I actually hope it never horrifies. The characters, the cinematography, it's all just lovely. This was my first Basque film as far as I know. And the plot was a new plot for me. That's always a plus.
And what a performance from Haizea Carneros. God I hope she keeps acting and doesn't just do a child actress thing.
I'm kind of speechless from this film. Strongly recommended.
You know what I give up I'm giving this five stars. I might as well use that rating for something like this.
Artful; atmospheric; different; haunting; interesting; sad; slow; thought-provoking; well-shot.
“A kiss condemned me. Can you help a demon?”
A really gorgeous dark fairy tale. If you liked You Won’t be Alone, you should definitely watch this one.
Slowburn coming of age story wrapped in a dark fantasy shell with a dash of vampirism sprinkled in. It's atmospheric and quiet. Not alot happens but the young lead carries the film well. I won't watch it again but it's not bad.
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Beautiful slow moving horror-fantasy, I can see why it wouldn't be for everyone. A sympathetic monster of a little girl vampire, just trying to survive and not be quite so alone. Stuck forever as a blood drinking angel while wars rage and people fear and eventually die.
All the Moons was a vampiric style fantasy horror that drains the blood and your emotions.
The movie was quite the change of pace from usual vampire style horror. In fact, the horror was rather light in this. In the story, it played more to a fantasy drama with the tone of vampirism without really saying the word vampire anywhere in this movie.
With a slow to steady pacing, we take a journey with an orphan girl that experience life like no ordinary girl does. The film will tug on the heart strings of the orphan girl and those who she came into contact with. It won't be a must see film for many cause of the tone and story I will admit.
Overall this was a good watch. Something definitely from the usual formula and could be a pairing with My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (2020).