5th World (2005)

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Director:

Blackhorse Lowe

Writer:

Blackhorse Lowe (writer)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

Two young Navajos hitch hike home through the Navajo reservation, falling in love along the way. |

Plot Keywords:

Navajo | Love | Experimental Film | Male Female Relationship | Family Relationships

Cast

Livandrea Knoki	...	Aria Clyde
Sheldon Silentwalker	...	Andrei Bedonie
Ernest Tsosie III	...	Ernest
James June	...	James
Carmelita B. Lowe	...	Aunt
Larry A. Lowe	...	Uncle
Corey Allison	...	John
Sahar Khadjenoury	...	Ateed Nizhoni
Melaw Antoine	...	Female Singer
Orlando White	...	Lead Singer
Richard Castaneo	...	Drummer
Vona Lowe	...	Vona
June Lowe	...	June
John A. Lowe	...	Naali
John B. Lowe	...	John boy

Runtime:

USA:75 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Navajo

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Blackhorse Films

Trivia:

The film's writer/director can be seen in the butcher scene, and is credited as "Acho Lowe", his childhood nickname.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Andrei and Aria are picked up by Ernie and James, the camera, mount and straps can be seen reflected in the side mirror of the car

Quotes:

Ernest, James: [holding up a wooden paddle from a boarding school] You see, this is the reason why Indians have flat butts!

Movie Connections:

References Planet of the Apes (1968)

Blackhorse Lowe Genius or ????

Saw the 5th World over at the Phoenix Film Festival. The local newspaper trashed the film. Wanted to see and make my own opinion. Thought the acting could have been better. I actually thought the Aunt & Uncle dialog was great, would have liked to see more close ups. The narration on the film at the beginning I trouble with. You don't know who is taking and I had a hard time trying to make a connection. The best part was seeing Ernie & June performing. Would have loved to see a real love scene. The scenery was beautiful no doubt about it. I thought the actors did not do a good job getting the emotion out. Their there to tell a story. Don't think the director got the best out of the 2 main actors. The ending or conflict was great, loved that a lot, but the middle of the film was boring. I think the director has objectives & goals, we either got it or didn't get it. Well, I kind of got it, but it could be better. But I do hope Blackhorse keeps making films and does not give up. I will keep seeing Native American productions!