What makes a film disturbing is when you feel you are in the hands of an irresponsible filmmaker - one who takes a horrific situation (which most of us aficionados consider fun escapism) and pushes the pain/fear/suffering into extremely realistic territory.
And long, subjective takes, not quick loud edits, bring that sense of verite to life.
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"Little, vicious minds abound with anger and revenge, and are incapable of feeling the pleasure of forgiving their enemies."
Earl of Chesterfield
"A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well."
Francis Bacon
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