The Book of Vision, written by director Carlo S. Hintermann, is nearly impossible to sum up, but it comes with the territory when you’re dealing with an existential psychological nightmare that becomes increasingly complex and open to interpretation as the story progresses.
The film is at times bizarre, mysterious, and even self-indulgent, but that alone opens the door to division. FlixPatrol is willing to take the plunge, though, since the one-of-a-kind mind-melter is now a top-viewed title on the Chili platform.
Eva of Lotte Verbeek gives up her promising doctor career to instead dive deep into the history of medicine, seeking to find the answers to the most pressing questions that have stumped the most experienced scientists in the field for hundreds of years. Naturally, everything goes smoothly when Charles Dance's 18th Century doctor acts as the catalyst for all sorts of bizarre and wonderful developments.
Given that rationalism, animism, and all kinds of psychedelic imagery are all in play simultaneously, The Book of Vision has proved itself to be a divisive experience. Although your mileage may vary as to whether that’s a good or a bad thing depending entirely on taste, personal preference, and unabashed weirdness.
Each to their own, but for on-demand consumers at the very least, The Book of Vision has proved to be a worthwhile read.