Charlotte Review: An Artistically Restrained, But Impactful Animated Biopic
Charlotte is a moving animated biopic of the life of Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish artist who met a tragic end. The animated film — from directors Tahir Rana and Eric Warin, who worked from a screenplay by Erik Rutherford and David Bezmozgis — takes on the conventions of a traditional biopic to depict Charlotte Salomon’s short life as she and her family attempt to survive the Nazis during World War II.
Charlotte's coming-of-age journey is marred by tragedy and uncertainty as the young woman tries to forge her own path as a brilliant artist. In the face of great political and social upheaval, everyday forms of bigotry and discrimination, and the promise of violence around every corner, Charlotte Salomon (voiced by Keira Knightley) rose against these difficulties to pursue her passion in art.
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While the story is simple and to the point, the animated film takes on the burden of carrying the emotional heft. Charlotte’s paintings serve as central transitional pieces to the narrative, anchoring the story to the very real Charlotte’s emotional and mental state as she hid for her life and bravely pursued art. It is through the medium of animation that the biopic maintains a level of resonance and relevance. The artistic choice is a reflection of the care and consideration for Charlotte’s work as her paintings are seamlessly integrated into the modern art form. The story itself is harrowing and it is not for those who are deeply affected by depictions of prejudice, racism, bigotry and violence. There is a deep sadness that permeates the film and cannot be overstated, but there is a palpable embrace of hope and joy that emanates throughout as well. It's a
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