The Hips of J.W.

Name: The Hips of J.W.
Director: João César Monteiro
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 148 min
Cast: Hugues Quester, Pierre Clémenti, Joana Azevedo, Jean Watan, João César Monteiro

1997Dir. João César Monteiro2h 28m

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About This Movie

So, 'The Hips of J.W.‘ is this quirky 1997 comedy that really plays with the absurdity of acting and reality. You've got Max Monteiro, this character who's just obsessed with John Wayne's way of strutting, and then there's Jean de Dieu, who not only plays Lucifer but also directs the whole Strindberg play they're in. It blurs the lines between performance and real life, which is kinda fascinating. The pacing has this offbeat rhythm, almost like it’s in sync with their eccentricities. The humor is dry but sharp, and you really feel the tension growing as they compete, both onstage and off. There's something about the rawness of it that sticks with you, ya know? It's not your typical comedy.

Distorted perception of reality and performanceQuirky character dynamics drive the plotExplores themes of obsession and rivalry