As You Like It

About This Movie

As You Like It (1976) is quite an unusual piece, isn’t it? The director, shrouded in mystery, takes you on a contemplative stroll through various cemeteries, capturing the quiet dignity of monuments and the raw, often chaotic human emotion found in memorials. It’s not just a visual journey; the pacing is deliberate, allowing the viewer to linger on the somber beauty of loss. The practical effects are non-existent in the traditional sense, yet the power lies in the realness of the graves and the stories they tell. Themes of remembrance and the impermanence of life are woven throughout, making it a distinctive exploration of mortality rather than a conventional narrative. A truly unique experience, if you're into that sort of meditative cinema.

This film has lingered in the shadows of obscurity for collectors, making it a rare find. While official release formats are limited, the documentary-style approach has drawn interest from those who appreciate avant-garde or experimental cinema. It's often hard to come by, especially in good condition, which adds to its allure in collector circles.