Narcissist and christmas
What Narcissists Are Like At Christmas – Narcissisms.Com
Christmas is a strange time for narcissists. They may enjoy the lavish gifts, the drinking and the eating. But they often don’t enjoy the other side of Christmas.
Christmas is a time for families to get together. To wrap presents and drink hot chocolate by the warm fire. Bonding and show love for one another. But narcissists don’t usually like this part.
Narcissists struggle to truly bond with those closest to them. Their impaired empathy makes it difficult to fully connect. Leaving them not knowing how to act. And feeling their disconnect, whilst jealously watching others enjoying each others company.
This can cause narcissists to act up, or act strange. Because they don’t want people to know their secret internal struggles.
The more overt narcissists struggle not being the centre of attention. And when there’s lots of people, there’s more competition. So they may act up when the crowds arrive, to grab the spotlight. Negative attention is usually better than nothing for narcissists. So they may cause trouble to claim centre stage.
Narcissists don’t all behave the same over Christmas. But there’s many common behaviours I’ve noticed over the years. In this article I’ll talk about some of the behaviours I’ve observed, plus why they do these things. Feel free to add your observations in the comments at the end…
I remember being on the receiving end of this with my ex mother-in-law. She invited us round for Christmas at 11am. When we arrived she was clearly in a bad mood, because her sister-in-law was not available to help her, when she assumed she would be.
We literally sat around for several hours doing nothing, as her and my ex father-in-law did odd jobs and went out to run errands. It felt like just another day. It was not until the evening that any Christmas celebrations started. So why invite us round so early if they weren’t celebrating?
She had a habit of doing things like this.
She’d invite us round and then not be in. Then expect us to wait in her house until she decided to come home.
I’m pretty sure this was a power game. Get people waiting until their fabulous self decides to grace them with their majestic presence. By making you wait around, the narcissist establishes their superiority. Both to themselves, and to you. They are above you, which is why you must wait for them.
Some narcissists opt to ruin Christmas. This can be for a few reasons.
Some narcissists are “too cool for school”. Narcissists like to think they’re superior. So some act like nothing is good enough, which can really put a bummer on proceedings. They may criticise the food, the decorations, or the gifts. And although they probably barely contributed, in their mind they’d have done a much better job.
Narcissists don’t really know how to bond with their loved ones. So some act up to cover this. They might wind the children up, or a sensitive adult, so they react to their provocations.
The narcissist then expertly places the blame on how they reacted, and convinces everyone that the other person is to blame. This provides a handy smoke screen for their own behaviours, because everyone is looking at the accused.
Other narcissists act up to be the centre of attention. If they feel things aren’t revolving around them, then they might cause an argument or two, just so that everyone is focussed on them. Or go into a sulk, making everyone walk on egg shells.
Some narcissists deal with Christmas by getting hopelessly drunk. They know that drinking acts as a cover for their behaviours, because people assume they’re being horrible or awkward because of the alcohol.
Narcissists know their family will forgive them if they acted out when drunk. Because it was “only the drink talking”.
When I was a young child one Christmas, my Dad drank whiskey until he had to go to bed for the rest of the day. And this was by dinner time 12PM!
Narcissists rarely take responsibility for things going on around them.
So if they want to get drunk, then they probably will. Regardless of what needs doing, and any responsibilities they may have.
Most self respecting narcissists try to get away with doing as little as possible all year round. So why would things be different at Christmas?
Narcissists like to be waited on, whether it’s Christmas or not. And they’ll happily let you do all the work if they can get away with it. Narcissists have impaired empathy, so they don’t see when others need help. And they don’t feel your pain. So you must ask them directly if you want their help. A hint rarely suffices!
Narcissists always like to get the best from all worlds. So don’t be surprised if they don’t help out, then claim credit for all the effort you’ve put in. Take a slow deep breath and try to stay calm!
Narcissists want to be admired and adored. So some use Christmas to prove how fabulous they are.
They may go over the top with the decorations and gift buying. And take numerous pictures of their “happy family”, which are displayed all over social media.
And whilst this narcissist has made the effort, their motive is purely selfish. They’re more interested in looking good than providing a nice time for their family.
Most narcissists aren’t good gift buyers. Their impaired empathy makes it difficult to step inside someone’s head and think what they would want as a gift.
So the narcissist may buy something they would want. Or play safe with a generic gift that would be suitable for almost everyone.
If you’ve been with the narcissist for a long time, then they might not buy you a gift. Narcissists may pull out all the stops during the honeymoon period. But this usually stops once you’re in an established relationship. And you’ll receive half assed gifts at best.
Not everything is always bad with narcissists at Christmas. Narcissists usually know how to have a good time. Particularly the more overt ones. And whilst they might not be helpful organising things, they often know how to enjoy themselves.
When on form, narcissists often get the party going.
And show others how to have a good time. And although they only care about their own enjoyment, they may take you along for the ride. And many narcissists can be fun to be around on Christmas. Especially once all the chores are out the way!
Don’t expect much help from narcissists over Christmas. Unless they happen to use Christmas to prove how great they are. But even then it probably becomes a desperate military operation to get things perfect. Which is impossible and stressful.
Narcissists struggle to properly bond with people. So don’t be surprised if they act out to hide this. Or act out to be centre of attention. Narcissists are notorious for ruining celebrations, just to grab the limelight. Remember, most narcissists hate being ignored. And they expect everything to revolve around them. And when it doesn’t, they don’t like it.
If your narcissist is a fan of drinking, then Christmas is likely to be a time when they over indulge. Narcissists pretty much do what they want all year round.
So they’ll certainly have a drink or three at Christmas if they want to. And they probably don’t care about their responsibilities. Meaning you must take the reigns.
If you’re lucky, then the narcissist may decide to let their hair down and have a good time. And become the life and soul of the party. This is much better than them moping around, criticising and complaining. And you might even have a good time with them. Just don’t expect them to clean up afterwards!
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Dealing With the Xmas Grinch
The narcissist will always be the Grinch that steals our Christmas.
With that said, I bet I could leave the rest of the page blank, letting you fill in the blanks! Yes, it’s that time of year again, friends! Readers who suffer the Holiday Discard will always understand what I’m talking about because narcissists and holidays never change.
We’ve all felt the heartache of being abandoned and/or rejected over the holiday season by the one person – our narcissistic partner – that we yearned to celebrate it with. Typically, it happens over and over to the point that we don’t even expect this person to be around much past October or November. At least it was this way for me. My ex – the narcissist of my books – was the Grinch that stole my Christmas every year for 13-years.
I won’t repeat my entire story because When Love Is a Lie says it all. What I will say is that the memory of those Christmases past is vivid even today. The N was present, of course, for our first holiday season but that was only because we got together in October and he had no choice. After all, the Idolize, love-bombing phase must go on. But after that, my narcissist would disappear every October and not return until – I kid you not – January 2nd. This isn’t to say that he didn’t think of me at Xmas.
In 2010, ten days after I tearfully sent a Facebook message to the girl I suspected he was staying with, he was thoughtful enough to have me served with a restraining order at 8:00pm Xmas Eve night. My suspicions, obviously, were confirmed. My heart, obviously, was shattered in a million pieces.
So, why do they do it? Why is every narcissist the Grinch who steals not only our hearts but our holidays as well? Christmas comes but once a year…you’d think that even a narcissist could manage to stick around or at least be pleasant for those few days but they can’t. It’s not in their nature. With the possible exception of the very first Xmas of the relationship, the truth is that nothing and nobody is ever going to turn him into Santa. So, what does the narcissist do over the holidays, then, when he’s not with us? And if he is around for Xmas, why does he have to make it so miserable? I mean, what kind of person plans to ruin the holidays?! Although I can’t, of course, presume to know what every narcissist is thinking at Xmas, I believe it must have something to do with at least one or some combination of the following:
- He’s a seasonal narcissist – meaning that he spends his holidays with someone else every year.
This is, of course, refers to the vanishing narcissist. The Houdini of the Holidays. The pattern and the length of time he’s gone will always provide clues as to what he’s up to. Because my N consistently vanished from October until after New Years each year, I wasn’t stupid enough to think that he was really staying at his mom’s during that time as he would insist. He’d turn off his phone and/or change his cell number AND sometimes even move out of wherever he was living. I mean, he disappeared. In the early years, I was able to find him, but later on and towards the end, I had no clue where he was at. I only had suspicions. Towards the end, it occurred to me that it was quite possible that – even after all those years “together” – I was actually
the other woman the whole time. Talk about an “a-ha” moment! The bottom line is that if your narcissist is a Holiday Houdini, you can safely assume that he is NOT alone and that when he returns, someone else is getting the silent treatment.
- It’s too much responsibility. No narcissist wants personal responsibility, least of all at Christmas time. If there are children around, all the more reason for him to run for the hills or become sullen – even if the kids are his. The festivity of the season is simply too much and, besides, it’s not all about him. Even a narcissist knows that with certain celebratory events come certain expectations – expectations that he has no intention of filling. So, rather than wing it like a normal guy, a narcissist would rather act like a dick so that no one has a good time OR remove himself from the situation completely. It matters not that your heart will be broken or that you’ll have to explain his absence or surly demeanor to his/your children. A narcissist’s only concern is that he be able to resurface with no repercussions. He’ll fully expect a post-Xmas pass for his bad behavior and then some hot post-Xmas make-up sex…and he usually gets what he wants.
And if he’s been gone and the story of where he’s been sounds suspicious, refer above to bullet #1.
- It’s not about him. Narcissists keep us busy day in and day out with one crisis after another…and it’s all about him. No matter what we’re doing, he wants us to be thinking about him and it doesn’t even have to be a positive thought. Negative thoughts work just fine and, in fact, actually work better because negative thoughts that go unresolved will always last longer than happy thoughts. The holiday season, because it automatically causes us to focus on family and friends and gifts and parties and trees and children, is a source of angst for every narcissist on this planet. For this reason, he will start a fight, opt out on presents, give you the silent treatment, go to Xmas parties without inviting you, triangulate, and cause general suspicion until your brain is consumed with figuring out what the hell is going on.
The narcissist’s holiday chaos will last until the season is well over and all outside influences and commitments have faded away.
The truth is that the narcissist is a year-long Grinch…he’s the Grinch who steals birthdays and holidays and anything that takes the focus off of him. He is a celebratory buzz kill and he plans all year to be the best buzz kill he can be.
This year, do not allow any narcissistic person to interfere with your celebration. For those who co-parent with a narcissist, your job is more difficult. You will have to mask the anger and/or sadness for the sake of the children. You will have to make up for everything he lacks or doesn’t bring to the party but you will be the better person. For all others, if the narcissist in your life vanishes or refuses to cooperate in a civilized manner, do your own thing and cancel his invitation. Cross him off your Christmas list.
This year, participate in the holiday season as if it were your last one.
Make memories with your children or your friends and family and fuck the narcissistic Grinch. We have no clue what life will serve us tomorrow and time is a’wastin. The narcissist only thrives when you suffer so begin to break free one small choice at a time. If you’re not together, commit to a holiday “no contact” like no other and follow-through.
Finally, remember that in two weeks, we get a new year, a fresh start and an empty canvas upon which to paint any fucking picture we please. Let’s make it good, my friends, because life is short. For 2017, paint yourself a masterpiece.
Much Love…
(Updated from 12/15/15)
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Heidelberg Snake 🐍 or daffodil and holidays
Watching Katya Vasilyeva "Narcissus and Holidays" what a narcissistic Individual can do on holidays and especially when the Victim has a holiday, for example, a birthday.
If a narcissistic mother or father (or both) turned you and your siblings against each other (or with the same ease against cousins and sisters, or against other relatives or friends) you you can easily bet that this will be the case this time, and the holiday is much better for this!
Symbolism of narcissistic gifts.
Each gift from a narcissist is not chosen by chance and carries a certain message. One woman told how her mother kept giving her clothes a couple of sizes too small to emphasize how “big” she was. Another mother, who thought that playing tennis and squash was inappropriate for a girl, gave her pink lace things, which her daughter, of course, never wore.
Family positions and family roles are often revealed through price tags - expensive gifts as a reward for favorites and "winners" and cheaper ones for those whom the narcissist considers undeserving of a gift. And the worst thing is that this attitude extends to children of already adult children, as one woman recalls: “My husband always told me that my mother turned my brother against me, and one Christmas she gave my brother’s children expensive bicycles, and my boys a package white socks. The children were about the same age and, of course, my children were upset, they were hurt and envious. My husband just blew up and yes, it was the last Christmas we celebrated with them. In their defense, they said that my children just have bicycles, why else would they. But the nephews also had them, they are just the children of the parental favorite. Using gifts as a way of manipulation and pressure (or singling out someone from the crowd) is not limited to intra-family relationships. The narcissist knows perfectly well what it is like to be in the center of attention and approval, and what it is like to be an outcast.
If the narcissist is not a parent, but a lover or spouse, then get ready for the floods of "love." Holidays are a great occasion to show off your magnificence. It is a pity that in all this the feeling of goodness is lost, for the sake of which gifts are made, but, again, remember that all this is not about you.
Your gifts will not be appreciated.
Yes, put it in the "it's always wrong" box if your position in the narcissist's hierarchy isn't high enough. Anticipating the inevitable, you can give a gift certificate, but not the fact that this will save you from caustic comments. When it comes to parents, this can be a very familiar situation, because it's not the first time it happens, but it doesn't make it any easier, especially if all this is accompanied by muttering “what is this all about”, “and who can only be useful” or “you Do you really think this suits me?" compared to the exclamations of joy at the opening, for example, of a sister's gift. No, I'm not a cynic, of course there are exceptions to the rule, but very few people with narcissistic traits can escape the temptation of control and shame when opening a gift.
My favorite story: a friend of mine was invited to a Christmas party by her friend - it was an important year for her, as she was recovering from her divorce and celebrating a successful business year. They went to school together and now, when they were both in their early 50s, they had many common acquaintances. Therefore, my friend chose the gift very carefully, eventually choosing a handmade silver bracelet, which cost more than she expected, but she wanted to make a really good gift. She watched as her friend unwrapped the gift without any emotion and then said, “Thank you very much. This is clearly not what I would choose for myself, but I understand why some people still buy this. Crap. What happened next? After 10 years, she gave my friend this bracelet for her birthday, completely forgetting how she got it. This was long before the phenomenon of "gifting" was widely discussed.
Narcissus neglect on holidays
Yes, some thick skin is required, especially if you are going to the holidays "home" led by the narcissist(s).
Please remember the important words of one woman: “I was my mother's scapegoat. I became the black sheep of my family. But one day I realized that the problem is not what kind of “sheep” I am, but that the whole herd is sick.” If pestering you has always been a favorite family pastime, just brace yourself for it and remember that the people doing it are the ones most invested in maintaining the family myth; they need a scapegoat to feel good about themselves, which is very, very sad - for them, not for you. Narcissistic parents or entourage may ask questions (“When will you do something about your weight?” “When will you finally get married and have children?” “Are you still not getting along with your work?”) that make you uncomfortable .
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The typical behavior of a narcissist on holidays , new year, March 8 or Valentine's Day did not pass at least normally. He seemed to have exacerbations during these periods.
I could quarrel on purpose, leave home. Or spoil the mood with some trick to invited friends and relatives. Or not appear at all at the celebration, to which he himself invited me. Start flirting with a mysterious stranger.
One of the victims of narcissistic abuse
Moreover, keep in mind that a narcissist will never miss an opportunity if he is hungry and it is time to give you a cold shower, as this will ruin your important and responsible event. Morally you nullify before this.
Narcissists emotionally traumatize (torment) you before important events for you.
Whether you are studying for exams, doing your annual report, writing a report, getting ready for a wedding, a long trip or having a baby, they will refocus your attention on yourself, to criticize over trifles and sabotage you in order to again get the same amount of attention, care, energy and love from you.
Series of the week: Doctor Preobrazhensky, Flight Attendant, Rodkom, Saved by the Bell, What Happened at Christmas?, Black Narcissus | Cinema
A drama about Soviet plastic surgery with Denis Shvedov and Pyotr Skvortsov. A new adaptation of Black Narcissus. German Christmas comedy from Netflix and a new series with Kaley Cuoco. Film critic Anton Fomochkin talks about this week's series.
Doctor Preobrazhensky
Mid sixties. The party refuses the talented surgeon Lev Preobrazhensky (Denis Shvedov) to create a beauty institute - the Soviet man is beautiful inside, and that's enough. But soon after the emergency and secret plastic surgery, the KGB allowed the secret opening of an experimental department, which, however, should give a positive account of itself. Preobrazhensky persuades another gifted surgeon, Igor Zorin (Pyotr Skvortsov), despite their past conflicts, to work together for some time on the condition that he help a young colleague escape abroad.
A new opportunity is a heavy burden of responsibility under mild (for the time being), but attentive round-the-clock supervision.
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Not the Soviet "Mad Men" (although in terms of the persuasiveness of the performance, "Doctor" is much closer to this title than Popogrebsky's "Optimists" positioned as such) and not even "Parts of the Body" about the pioneers of plastic surgery. Something completely different. The mood of the "Doctor" is more reminiscent of Cronenberg's "Bound to Death" - of course, with an eye to the era and mores. A large (in terms of characters) costume drama, the microcosm of which is narrowed down mainly to small apartments, communal rooms, staff offices, hospital corridors and operating rooms. "Doctor", which is typical of the cinema of Sergei Taramaev and Lyubov Lvova, is an actor's series and perverse in the foundation of the concept. Preobrazhensky tries to disguise the physical deformations of his patients, but is cautious, relying on humanity and unwillingness to harm, first of all, the mind and consciousness.
Behind the visible callousness lies an injury, his scar is his own sister, whom he takes care of. Zorin, on the contrary, due to the deliberate progressiveness of his views, is ready to work with any body and problem, even the most formal one. In one operating room, of course, not a wave and a stone came together, but complex people, broken and injured no less than patients, just with the necessary endurance and talent. About other directorial duo Taramaev and Lvova have not yet made films.
Where to watch: Channel One
The Flight Attendant
Sky. Airplane. Frivolous girl. Cassie (Kaley Cuoco) is a flight attendant who is laughed at by her colleagues for good reason. She is not averse to flirting with passengers, taking on her chest during the flight, and in between flights she selflessly gives herself to idle wandering around new geographical territories in order to have a good time at the next party. A fleeting romance with Russian businessman Alex (Mikhil Hausman) naturally ends in an unbridled spree.
In the morning, Cassie finds next to her the cold body of a man with his throat slit. It is difficult to remember what happened the day before, the problems only increase: paranoia intensifies, the FBI begins to take an active interest.
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Cuoco's first major TV solo project since The Big Bang Theory ended. The image, as expected, is random. Relatives occasionally call Cassie with the expectation of reading a moralizing and motivational speech. The girl herself understands everything perfectly about her addictions, but if your life is a party, why end her best and noisiest part? An ironic detective story unjustifiably excessive in its artistic delights. Split screen, animated titles stylized as "North by Northwest" (the series itself also looks like a kind of nod to the film with Cary Grant). Cassie regularly talks in her subconscious with the dead Alex, throwing lazy jokes about decay and mutilation. A Hitchcockian blonde in an American Airlines postcard uniform is getting drunk again.
Not for pleasure, but for stress. At the first meeting with Alex, Cassie jokes about the volume of Dostoevsky in his hands and characterizes himself through Doctor Zhivago. An illustrative example, a well-read tear-off unless he quotes the classics by heart. The incongruous with proper talent can be put together into an organic collage, while The Flight Attendant breaks up into a variety of humorous sketches, the concept of a “random person” spied on by Hitchcock and other conspiracy theories. You can't hide bad pulp fiction behind a glossy cover.
Where to watch: HBO Max
"Rodkom"
Having arranged a noble strike at the construction site and having achieved the accrual of payments to himself and his colleagues for delayed salaries, Sergei (Viktor Khorinyak) returns to his home and finds his wife in the arms of another man. The deceived husband moves, takes away his twelve-year-old son, whom he had hardly raised before, and transfers him to another school - the one where he studied himself.
A divorce is coming, the father needs a good recommendation so that the court will leave the child with him. The most reliable option is the parent committee, headed by Sveta Surkova (Olga Lerman), whom Sergey not only pulled her pigtails two decades ago, but simply did not let live throughout the entire high school.
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A sitcom about an annoying parental chat in the messenger. Plan excursions for April, a broken projector that should have been repaired long ago, and other joys of organizing the life of your own children. Moderately funny, reminiscent of last year's "Dyld" - instead of the girls' volleyball team, the hero, accustomed to expressing himself directly and peremptorily, must rally several mothers around him. Humor everyday, sometimes sings exorbitant parental efforts. For example, persistent attempts to make crafts late at night so that the child gets an A. The pilot once existed in a different form, instead of the shirt-guy Khorinyak, the main role was played by a much more complex type of Ilyin Jr.
It is much easier to imagine the prejudice of principled mothers against the latter than the female bewilderment at the sight of the star of The Last Bogatyr bursting with positive charm. “Rodkom” was late: five years ago the series would have become a hit, ten years ago it would have become a cult at the level of “Daddy’s Daughters”. Now this is an ordinary TV season premiere about the fact that being a father is great, and there is a thrilling joy in fussy help with homework.
Where to look: STS
Saved by the Bell
After a stupid reform initiated by the Governor of California (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), the budget of educational institutions was cut by ten billion dollars. “Together we will come up with something,” the politician ends his speech. There is no better solution than transferring all students from closed schools to elite private schools. Integration does not go smoothly: the class struggle, conflicts of ideals and other troubles only multiply the clashes of teenagers at recess.
But the children will cope, make friends and somehow survive until the last call.
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A direct continuation of the series of the same name from the late eighties. To date, one of the most attractive projects of the Peacock streaming service. Healthy valiant stupidity and other joys of school comedy. The spirit of the nineties, privileged children struggle to understand the working class, adults do not lose heart, not justifying their own hopes. The task of educating a new generation is above all. The missionary function of The Saved remained the same: under exaggerated circumstances, to prepare the young viewer for adulthood. The pilot, for example, wittily ridicules the left-wing idea - no matter how good the idea of universal equality may be puzzled by a candidate for the presidency of the school, there will be no victory without a promise to “give everyone a guinea pig”. Once "Saved" anticipated the wave of popularity of high school comedies, which was at its peak by the end of the nineties.
During this time, several full-length television spin-offs were released: about college, the wedding of one of the heroes, vacations and, finally, a reboot with a new generation of students. Now, at the beginning of a new decade, actors who have matured a lot are returning to their roles. The most interesting way to look at the new Saved by the Bell is through the career of Elizabeth Berkley. Once the first season of the series made her a budding young star. But instead of successfully trying her hand at rom-coms and following the beaten path of a character actress, Berkley starred in Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls, got the role of her life, survived the bullying, the film's crushing commercial failure, and effectively buried her career. For all the nineties, she appeared only in the earliest continuation in hot pursuit of the series, and now, twenty years later, when the monetization of nostalgia reached the Saved, Berkeley is again on the small screen in the company of all the same colleagues (who, however, do not have nothing on the record equals "Showgirls").
Where to look: Peacock
"What happened at Christmas?" (ÜberWeihnachten)
Bastian (Luke Mockridge) dreams of becoming a musician, but is forced to work hard at the minimum wage in a call center. Recording studios laugh at his romantic ballads, so the man has no choice but to wait for Christmas. In the provinces and native family, and warmth and comfort. Upon arriving home, Bastian learns that Finé (Christina do Rego), the girl he broke up with a year ago, is now dating his brother Nicholas (Lucas Reiber).
Another theft of Christmas from relatives and the subsequent sentimental unity. There was a girl - there is a better one. Bastian has his head in the clouds: singing a song in the street, he fancies himself a rock star; after hearing bad news about his savings account at the bank, he imagines pointing a gun at the administrator. By the third and final series, he will get used to reality, because he himself is the blacksmith of his own happiness.
The hero himself in the eyes of others is also a resident of a big dream called Berlin. “It’s cool in the capital,” they tell him every now and then when they meet. “It’s good to be away, but it’s better at home,” Bastian says with a sad look at his interlocutor. Christian forgiveness, always a sharp and wise granny who will tell you the right path - all these are genre "beacons" that invariably touch. A comedy about Christmas re-education cannot be bad, even if ÜberWeihnachten tries very hard.
Where to watch: Netflix
Black Narcissus
Several Catholic nuns, led by Sister Claude (Gemma Arterton), head to the Himalayas with the intention of settling there and opening a parochial school. On the spot, everything turns out to be less reverent than they expected. The missionary mission is impossible, the locals are aggressive and petty, and an insoluble internal conflict is brewing inside each of the nuns.
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New film adaptation of Rumer Godden's novel of the same name.
Artistically, an even more archaic version of the text than the canonical 1947 film directed by the duo of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. In that film, Deborah Kerr played the role of Claude's sister. The actress Arterton has a holy face, but neither the novel nor its visual embodiment gained anything beyond this transformation of The Irresistible Tamara. In the background, the old guard: Diana Rigg (last appearance on the screen) and Jim Broadbent, the younger generation, alas, is lost against their background. In the frame, each of the performers seems to have their own, very specific task: Ashling Franchosi interprets Godden's text and his role as "girls dead in the eyes", playing in fear and horror, and Alessandro Nivola does it at all, as if it were "Tram" A wish"". The new "Narcissus" was apparently being cut down: the backgrounds of the Himalayas have a purple hue, and the scenery is reminiscent of the hacky backdrops of a British television movie half a century ago. The history of the recent film adaptation of Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose" is repeated, a loud brand name, a noble source, production in Europe, but nothing catastrophically happened even in individual scenes.
