ManifestoThe monologues are horrifyingly beautiful that is apt for the pragmatic characters projected in this self-created malleable mythology. The writing is sharp and one of the strength of the features that doesn't waste time on attempting to connect with the viewers and instead offers them enough homework to keep them engaged and make them work for it which then inherently raises the question whether it is worth to suffer for art to this extent or not; unfortunately the definite point it makes isn't something unfamiliar and a bit redundant. On terms of craft, there is a lot to explore in here, and the primary reason would be the tone of the feature which resembles with a fine theatrical poetic act. Julian Rosefeldt; the writer-director, fails to match its witty script with execution and even with its editing that could have been a lot better. On terms of performance, it is all left to Cate Blanchett who is a revelation in here as she is her A game and doing some of her best work. The technical aspects like make-up design is plausible but the background score and costume design could have been a lot better. Manifesto is a pretentious thought-provoking policy that may have its heart in the right place but could have been supervised better.

Don't expect a drama with a storyline here, this is another beast. I would see this video projected (with huge success) in a modern art museum of choice. It's even too deep to be fully absorbed at the first view, and you really have to be in the mood to match this. Liking the topic is not good enough.It is visually stunning, literally porn for the eyes. If you're into art do watch this, if you're not into art and looking for e.g. a romantic comedy you'll be disappointed. I can see a scenario where people skip to a random minute just to absorb a specific scene/concept, more or less like opening the bible at a random page.My favourite parts are the TV news and the school but it's of course entirely subjective. This title should be rated either 1 or 10 I don't see how anyone could chose anything in between.

This film tells the story of twelve people who make manifestos about art and life in general.The captivating thing about this film is that Cate Blanchett plays twelve different characters in various walks of life. It gives her the opportunity to shine bright as usual. However, there is little story in the film. The scenes are merely there to convey the manifestos. It is a daring project, but it is probably too artistic for me. I appreciate the concept and the artistic achievement, but I cannot say I enjoyed watching it.

Cate Blanchett once again displays her vast array of talent as she plays 12 different characters in 12 different settings decontextualising some of history's famous manifestos, bringing humour and new meaning to them, or perhaps no meaning, to stress a view of meaninglessness to them. There is no conventional narrative here but the film still has urgency to keep you watching through its compelling art direction and wit.