directed
by Asia Argento
USA 2004
Based on the semiautobiographical short stories by J.T.
Leroy, "The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things" is a grotesque southern
gothic tale about the relationship between Jeremiah (played by the twins Cole
and Dylan Sprouse) and his drug addicted abusive prostitute mother Sarah
(played by Asia Argento).
Daughter of Italian horror maestro Dario Argento, Asia Argento displays a
flair for inner narrative compositions. While the outer narrative is flawed,
one may argue neglected, she underlines characters with dialogue and action.
Told from the viewpoint of Jeremy, events and characters stand for themselves,
their actions likewise, as we are taken thru an environment of alcohol, drugs,
old testament religion and abuse. He does not understand what he encounters,
thus neither are we allowed to have them explained. His traumatic experiences
are for us to witness only.
It is interesting to watch "The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things" as a
study of how environment affects the psyche of a person. Towards the end, Sarah
dresses up Jeremy as a girl, having always wanted a daughter. Later, Jeremy
seduces Sarah's boyfriend. Not a sexual thing, Jeremy does so because he
mirrors the actions of Sarah. Unable to comprehend the world around him, he
imitates it, believing his actions to be the correct according to how he sees
the adult world.
Argento emerges as an intelligent and mature director/actress. Her portrait as
Sarah is almost brutal realistic, as if she is that person and pays not
attention to her own direction. Likewise the acting of both Cole and Dylan
Sprouse, which gives the character a strong voice. This is a character study
and the characters are very real.
A deeply disturbing film, "The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things" is not to
be missed.
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Theatrical Release: May 15th, 2004 (Cannes Film Festival)
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