SALT ALONG THE TONGUE is truly a one of a kind film. Nominally a horror film with a food chaser, the film also is a feminist exploration of the relationships of women, of memory, of life and of family. Its a film that is full of ideas that are seemingly all over the place, but at the same time it weaves everything together. It's a unique tapestry.
However like any unique work of art it may not click for everyone. I completely understand why in the various review aggravating sites have the film with rating dead in the middle between good and bad. This is a film that you either love or hate.
The plot of the film has a teen aged girl moving in with her aunt after her mother's death. However the mother didn't die naturally and she wants her daughter to remain safe as she moves among a group of women who love food and other things.
Apologies if that isn't as detailed as it should be. I say that because there is a lot going on here and it's hard to simply explain it without under explaining it or over explaining it.
Personally, I admire this film more than I love it. I adore that it is the work of director with singular world view. I love that the film does things that no other film has done. At the same time the film didn't fully connect to me. I wasn't moved the way I should have been. Yes, I can see how good the film is, but at the same time it's not for me.
And while it may not have worked for me, I know it will work for some of you. I say that because watching it I found myself making a list of friends to tell about the film. This is exactly the sort of film that Unseen Films was started to highlight- one of a kind films that needs to find its audience. If you want a horror film that might change the way you see the world try SALT ALONG THE TONGUE.
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