The philosophical and physiological conversation that started between Stellan Skarsgård and Charlotte Gainsbourg in Vol 1 (read review) picks up where it left off. This time she’s lost all sensation in her genitals, which sends her to extremes (including intense S&M with Jamie Bell). This one does go deeper and darker with less cinematic flair and more intense personal exploration. It’s still compelling and even more explicit (still not really erotic), but serves as a fitting conclusion to the pair. (Criterion Ciinema only where Vol 1 is also playing)
(4 / 5)