Four Nights with Anna is Skolimowski's latest film. It is about a social weak man who still lives with his mother. One day he sees a man rape a woman. Because he is near the scenery, he gets busted for the rape and put into jail. When he gets back from jail, his mother has passed away. Out of love for the raped girl that lives nearby, he decides to drug her and spend the nights with her. Or so he says in court when they ask him why he drugged her.
Like in Moonlighting, the actions of the main character are so detailed that you sympathise with him a lot. How cruel the man may seem, we feel this is the only way for him to reach Anna, and can only feel sorry for him. Another typical Skolimowski element is the visual gags that still show up from time to time. Even in a depressing and dark story such as this. It's what Skolimowski reminds us of, when he shows up before the film to give an introduction.
With all the sacrifices the main character makes, we can only hope for Anna to answer his love. But in fact, we know this is not possible, right from the start. A dark and depressing view. The realism in the characters is what makes Four Nights With Anna so good. We get into their psyche, understand them and finally feel with them. This is Skolimowski's biggest strength.
***1/2 (out of 5)
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