Ryan struggles to find meaning in his provisional existence, exploring sex and death and the idea of 'becoming something.' This surreal film, enveloped in a classical string quartet piece, ...
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| David A. Gregory | ... | Ryan | |
| Dan Amboyer | ... | Bean | |
| Kesav Wable | ... | Nik | |
| Jacob Berger | ... | Doctor | |
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Eve May | ... | Yoga Person / Meditator |
| Chloe Hooton | ... | Yoga Person / Meditator | |
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Charles Pang | ... | Yoga Person / Meditator |
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Ana Araujo | ... | Yoga Person / Meditator |
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Janett Martinez | ... | Yoga Person / Meditator |
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Brittany Caruso | ... | Yoga Person / Meditator |
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Ning Yn | ... | Yoga Person / Meditator |
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Tim O'Donnell | ... | Train Track Walker |
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Drishty Empire | ... | Train Track Walker (as Drishty D'Costa) |
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Ivy Yu | ... | Train Track Walker |
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Cecilia Cholst | ... | Train Track Walker |
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Ryan struggles to find meaning in his provisional existence, exploring sex and death and the idea of 'becoming something.' This surreal film, enveloped in a classical string quartet piece, is a rumination on death, time, and the nature of existence. It posits the idea of a human life as a static, four-dimensional entity that exists at a specific moment in time and cannot be said to truly begin or end. Written by Anonymous
I'm not a reviewer, but this short movie was one, I wanted to hit the keyboard for. Some 15 years ago I had a chance to work with Bela Tarr, and I have learned the need of strength in the cuts. Bela loved long shuts, while Michael likes a little longer then very short, and this gave his short film the strength.
The Summary tells my feelings: "Short and strange with video art and strong cuts"
So what I've really meant:
Short: You'll fell the need to watch it longer
Strange: Loved the depression and the strange questions (eg.: happy at the funeral)
Video art: The fades, the strings, the shocks...
Strong cuts: Both the director and the editor knew exactly where and when to cut. Nice and strong cuts, with great rhythm.