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Jinni World Cup Final

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We are at the finish line of Jinni’s film World Cup. During the last three weeks or so, we have seen many a film from many a nation battle it out for the honor of being crowned the greatest cinematic nation in the world. And now, the end is near, and so we face the final curtain… But before the final, let’s see what happened in the third place match, where Italy’s emotional  La nostra vita opposed Japan’s rough Outrage. Sorry Japan, but violence is not always the answer, and Italy claims the victory, and the title of the third best cinematic nation in the world!

And now for the final, Korea and Belgium. Let’s meet our films:

 

South Korea: Pieta (2012)

While Pieta means ‘pity’, you’d be hard pressed to find it in Ki-duk Kim’s film. The story is about a merciless debt collector who’s life changes when he meets a woman who claims to be his abandoning mother. Not believing her at first, he is persuaded by her determination and tolerance for pain and abuse… It’s a pretty bleak and disturbing affair, you know – Korean, but you cannot left unimpressed by the work of this master.

 

Belgium: Bullhead (2011)

The Belgians opt for the bleak mood as well with their entry, a crime drama about dealers of… wait for it… growth hormones. It’s a pretty topical film, and one that shows the psychological effects of (and the reasons for) abuse of this drug. It’s a gangster film with masculinity issues, and that’s how we like to see our criminals – weak and human (maybe too human).

 

So here are the finalists, now for the results: After careful deliberations, we at Jinni declare South Korea as the winner, and as the champion of Jinni’s first ever film world Cup. It was close and exciting, but to be honest, Korea’s dominance was never in peril. Belgium, you gave a hell of a fight, and there’s no shame in losing to such a strong nation. Congrats to all the participants, we’ll see you in four years for another battle of films. Adeus!

 

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