Adams Æbler (2006) D: Anders Thomas Jensen Adam's Apples is a great surrealistic vision of a small group of social deviants living in an isolated church in rural Denmark. The film follows Adam Pedersen, a neo-nazi criminal, assigned to do community service at a church and his struggles with an unquestioningly optimistic priest named Ivan. Jensen cleverly weaves together the tale of Adam's struggles to understand himself and Ivan through alluding to the book of Job, which is the story in the bible of a man who suffers despite being a good person. Essentially Job discovers that God works in mysterious ways and that a good person should always remain devoted to faith. Such is the story of Adam's Apples- an absurd chain of events transforms one man's perspective on life for the better.
If I had to put this film into a genre I guess it could be considered a Black Comedy, but I don't think that label quite does it justice. The film is simultaneously serious and comical by dealing with real questions about the meaning of life and poking fun at different stereotypes. In a way the story's fantastical images and story reflect the futility of seeking clear answers for one's purpose and reveal the absurdity of life itself.
You can watch the film on youtube below if you'd like, but i'd encourage you to rent it if you can, or check it out on netflix instant watch.
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