Many good ideas, creativity, subtle in this work by which one is caught. Downtime, close-ups then zooms back that can put the image in its wider context, in the vastness of the surrounding scenery, making back to man his modest place under them. Very eloquent face expressions, very deep in sometimes chilling decorations, all served with a presentation exclusively in black and white but in different shades (dark, past yellow symbolizing the work of time, reinforced by the appearance of some pictures that they have "lived" we see), both of fireworks that beautifully serves the story and the message it intends to convey, whose free interpretation is also permitted to everyone.
We understand that it took four years to the author to refine his work. And what work!
The symbols, the kindness of some people, character more interested others (smugglers), the difficulty of achieving fit, gain acceptance, get papers, find work, to stay and to rebuild a life, seek his happiness, acclimate to the different customs and lifestyles, including food. Everything is there, and without superfluous or doubtful morality, without will to give lessons. Ease.
A beautiful story, symbolic of what many have experienced. An absolutely beautiful album. A prize for best album Fauve d'Angoulême 2008 gold perfectly deserved.
A great gift idea too, for an adult or older teenager preferably, although younger guests also read it with pleasure (no violence, that of beauty or subtlety).
A rare work.
