gestures

It swings from one extreme to another, matching Coppola’s grandiose gestures toward futurism, ancient history, symbolism, theatrical performance — and, at the heart of it all, love.

To illustrate her point, she gestures at the risque back cover of her memoir, a nude photo taken decades ago by Ellen von Unwerth, and then the comparatively fresh-face image on the front of the book.

What the documentary describes as the “shock wave” from Jesus’ doleful announcement of profound betrayal within his cohort is seen rippling through the facial features and bodily gestures of the gathered apostles.

A spokesperson for the Humberside force told the BBC: “Unsolicited and unwanted comments, gestures, wolf-whistling or ‘catcalling’ can cause distress and offence to victims and we would encourage anyone affected to report it.

“Retreat” is a film of few words and magnificent images, where the drama unfolds suggestively in hints and gestures, and in the pensive performances of Heiniger and Hottinger.