The above is the trailer for the movie titled Italiensk for Begyndere (Italian for Beginners). It is considered part of the Dogme film collection and was made utilizing the Dogme 95 parameters (listed previously on the blog). Importantly, the film did not deviate from the rules of Dogme. 
This is the first movie I have watched in the Dogme 95 format. To be honest, I loved the realistic and simplistic nature of the film. While watching the movie, I felt as though I was "spying" (not in a stalkerish kind of way) on the character's lives. The use of the handheld cameras, the angles at which the producers shot the frames and the widescreen gave me, the viewer, this "illusion." Also, Italian for Beginners discloses many truths about the human nature, which include: the desire to have that special someone, the fact that grief afflicts any and all and, at times, the journey of life brings disappointments and relief. For me, this film was a heartwarming experience. I was touched by the insight I observed in all the different life scenarios within the movie. Seeing and watching their lives unfold helped me realize I am not much different from them even though they maybe from a different culture or background. 
-Heather