The Arsonist (2004)

Following the death of her son by arson, a woman believing to be framed, goes on the run to prove her innocence.

Director:

Myles Sorensen

Writer:

Myles Sorensen

Stars:

John Emmet Tracy, Alla Korot, R.A. Buck

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
John Emmet Tracy	...	Vincent
Alla Korot	...	Janine
R.A. Buck	...	John
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Todd Giebenhain	...	George
Trista Michelle LaPrade	...	Diana
David Youse	...	Sean

Storyline

Following the death of her son by arson, a woman believing to be framed, goes on the run to prove her innocence.

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Taglines:

You can't feel heat in dreams.

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Genres:

Drama | Short | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

USC School of Cinema and Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Gutsy and stylish

I think that The Arsonist is a gutsy film because it challenges the audience to see deeper into the human condition. It is stylish because of the use of music and image sequences to portray a person disintegrating into amorality. It shows Vincent changing from an alienated professor to a personally engaged but dangerous and amoral psychologist. The actors are superb and the photography is brilliant and creative. My favorite shot is at the beginning in the classroom when Vincent opens the shade and the light on Diana's face changes to a glaring brightness. The definitive moment in the film is when the camera closes in on John's face when he ignores John's problem and instead tells him of some personal theory he's working on about auto-eroticism. It is this moment which finalizes Vincent's view that he is alienated from the world. I wonder - how could he be redeemed? He can't do it himself. He needs to somehow reconnect with Diana and learn for himself that his feelings have changed. Well, of course, he gives Janine matches, so there will be a fire and Diana could save him, maybe.