Wind, Talk to Me
Wind, Talk to Me reveals itself immediately as a film that attempts to transcend reality, while embracing it: the trunk of a tree, touched by a hand. The interruption of a policeman who fines the protagonist for parking in a random spot on the road. Stefan Djordjevic's film seems to be a very grounded piece of fiction with a meditative offset, at least until, in a later shot, the characters look into the camera, and interact with the frame, or the protagonist - named Stefan as the filmmaker that interprets him - discusses making the film that is being shown.
The subject is rather simple: Stefan is on his way to reunite with his family for the birthday commemoration of his deceased mother. While on the premises, he meditates about his connection to nature, as well as involves his family in the making of a film.
In an effort to present a common personal context and family from a more distinct focus, the film fashions a metaphorical and poetic framework around a slightly fictionalised depiction of non-professional actors, family relatives of the filmmaker that essentially interpret themselves. A risky choice that however rewards the film with an originality seldom encountered with comparable themes in both fiction and documentary.
Wind, Talk to Me certainly sweeps away with its gentle pace, awe-inducing frames that elevate the beauty of ordinary landscapes, involves emotionally through the subplot that involves a dog, perhaps a physical embodiment of the feelings of nostalgia or of the protagonist. As a debut feature it escapes any definition: it's a family film, a docufiction, a poetic meditation; above it all, it is an exceptional piece of cinema.
RATING: 4/5
Original title: Wind, Talk to Me
Directed by: Stefan Djordjevic
Country: Serbia
Year: 2025
Length: 108 min.
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