Synopsis
An edited version of Rosefeldt's installation work of the same name, Manifesto is An outstanding tribute to various (art) manifestos of the nineteenth and twentieth century, ranging from Communism to Dogme, in connection with thirteen different characters, including a homeless man, a factory worker and a corporate CEO, who are all played by Cate Blanchett. A striking humorous audio-visual experience.
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Cast
- Cate BlanchettVarious
- Erika BauerSituationism Extra #4
- Carl Dietrich CarlsSituationism Extra #5
- Marie Borkowski FoedrowitzSituationism Extra #1
- Ea-Ja KimPop Art Extra
- Marina MichaelSituationism Extra #3
- Hannelore OhlendorfSituationism Extra #2
- Ottokar SachseSituationism Extra #6
- Ralf TempelCatholic Priest (Dadaism)
- Jimmy TrashHimself
Recommendations
- 90
TheWrap
The surprise here is that Rosefeldt has managed to deliver an intellectually-charged, cheeky, and very funny film that feels unruly and expansive in spite of its tight 12-day shooting schedule and its focus on just one performer. - 83
The Playlist
Rosefeldt’s visual panache and Blanchett’s astonishing versatility bring cinematic verve to something that could’ve easily come off as too dryly conceptual. - 80
ScreenCrush
Even if you’re unfamiliar with the movements in the film, Manifesto is still a brilliant display of Blanchett’s unstoppable talent and Rosefeldt’s ability to use one art form – filmmaking – to explore so many others. - 80
Variety
Audiences needn’t be intimidated: Manifesto may not adhere to any conventional narrative structure, but it’s compulsively watchable all the same - 80
We Got This Covered
As a work of cinematic art, it defies codification. It begs for multiple viewings, if only to pick apart the concepts that it introduces, changes, and interacts with over the course of its run time. - 75
The A.V. Club
Each of Blanchett’s characters exists in a complete environment, and Rosefeldt’s camera is keen to reveal the gags and treasures contained within each. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Rosefeldt and a very game Blanchett spring one surprising creation on the viewer after the other. But what it all adds up to is of course up for debate. - 70
Screen Daily
Unavoidably uneven but fairly engaging throughout, Manifesto is a cavalcade of provocative ideas, arresting visuals and fabulous wigs.
