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.
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.