This is very much a mood film, an unpredictable blend of naturalism, dream and surrealism. Liking it will depend on moods.  It is also a rather creepy film.  The central character and his behaviour are definitely creepy.

According to the press release, everybody likes Geremia.  That was not my impression from watching the characters interact with him.  And this review is a dissent.  Geremia is creepy and unlikeable.

He is seventy, ugly, lives with his dominating and invalid mother, runs a tailoring business but is a moneylender, exacting and demanding.  We see a number of his victims, including parents borrowing for their daughter’s lavish wedding.  Geremia is a constant womaniser and takes advantage of the bride to be – whose psychology throughout the film is inconsistent and baffling.  The same is true of his longtime friend who helps set up money lending targets.

Pride comes before a fall and Geremia falls hard but it is very difficult to generate a modicum of sympathy for him. Geremia demands full interest from his customers – but he has a hard time getting interest from the audience.

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