A Blind Man’s Vision

Alright, folks, let’s talk about “Blind Man”. When I heard about this film, I had mixed feelings. You know, like when you try surströmming for the first time and you’re not entirely sure if this is the best or worst decision of your life. Directed by the infamous Jean-Claude Dubois and featuring the stellar acting chops of Liam Hemsworth and Tilda Swinton. So, you’d think a recipe for success, right?

The plot revolves around a blind man who, through some mysterious twist of fate, ends up entangled in a series of events that, as I figured, seemed both absurd and gripping at the same time. Their chemistry – Hemsworth and Swinton – was, I have to admit, electric. I’d love to see those two on an old episode of “Fångarna på fortet”.

One scene got to me though: a blindfolded dance sequence that was oddly reminiscent of that time my friends blindfolded me during a game of “sätta svansen på åsnan” at my birthday. Okay, I was six. But there was something raw, almost poetic about that moment which made it all the more relatable.

The music, composed by none other than Hans Zimmer, complemented the storyline quite nicely. He’s like the “Abba” of film scores; you kinda know what to expect, but you dance along anyway.

I have to say, maybe it’s not everyone’s cup of tea… or, should I say, coffee? It requires patience—like listening to an audiobook in Swedish when you’re just a beginner. Some parts dragged a bit, making me wonder if the filmmakers were having a fika break during editing.

Go and see it, if you’re in for something different. Maybe bring someone who can explain the bits you miss—just like I needed during my first viewings of Ingmar Bergman films.

Check the trailer below