Watching Stalker was like watching a reflection in a mirror. It forces you to go on a philosophical journey and admire the art of slowburn cinema. Just like Solaris (also by Tarkowski), Stalker is a masterpiece worthwile to watch.
I'm currently writing a thesis for my upcoming exam where I compare stillness and motion in photo versus films and I really enjoyed learning more about slow cinema from your video. I already researched a bit about the genre before diving into your video and it consolidated my knowledge. Thanks Brandon!
Amazing choice of the four films! When i think of slow cinema i have to think of those films, and especially an elephant sitting still! Kaili Blues is a great representation as well!
this video is brilliant, and so helpful. I remember the first time I saw 'Winter Light' (Ingmar Bergman) The experience of *lack of music* was a shocking and brilliant at the same time.
Wow. Took a chance with this video when it was recommended. I was expecting worse because of the few views but damn this is a great, insightful video. You just gained a new sub, please keep it up
very well put-together video, really enjoyed it thank you. one of the few videos that explain slow cinema very well, hope to see more content from you.
I watched stalker over a year ago, tried rewatching it but had to turn it off after an hour. On another hand I watched an elephant sitting still basically in one sitting and didn’t feel bored
I'm not sure, but I think Stalker was split into two parts (the version I'm watching on HBO Max has a part in the middle where it says ¨Part 2.¨) for this exact reason.
Cuts between events are done for a reason. Or else it is similar to speaking without pauses inbetween words. If art house films just act as a rebel against commercial (true) cinema, you have to brain wash yourself to pseudo enjoy it.
Try watch some of the films named in the video. If I had to recommend one it would be An Elephant Sitting Still. But it is 4 hours long. Otherwise start with Tarkovsky. Stalker is great. So is Solaris. They aren't slow cinema but can be a gentle introduction to the slow paced style. And then work your way from there. Kelly Reichardt is good too. But eventually the films you want to see are Tsai Ming Liang's, Bela Tarr's, and Chantal Akerman's.
Watching Stalker was like watching a reflection in a mirror. It forces you to go on a philosophical journey and admire the art of slowburn cinema. Just like Solaris (also by Tarkowski), Stalker is a masterpiece worthwile to watch.
I really hope you continue making videos for a long time. Love your analysis and what I'm able to learn. Thank you.
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I'm currently writing a thesis for my upcoming exam where I compare stillness and motion in photo versus films and I really enjoyed learning more about slow cinema from your video. I already researched a bit about the genre before diving into your video and it consolidated my knowledge. Thanks Brandon!
Amazing choice of the four films! When i think of slow cinema i have to think of those films, and especially an elephant sitting still! Kaili Blues is a great representation as well!
this video is brilliant, and so helpful. I remember the first time I saw 'Winter Light' (Ingmar Bergman) The experience of *lack of music* was a shocking and brilliant at the same time.
Wow. Took a chance with this video when it was recommended. I was expecting worse because of the few views but damn this is a great, insightful video. You just gained a new sub, please keep it up
very well put-together video, really enjoyed it thank you. one of the few videos that explain slow cinema very well, hope to see more content from you.
Excellent video man. Hope your channel keeps growing. Keep up the great work!
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Again a very good video. Love to see more of these videos.
I watched stalker over a year ago, tried rewatching it but had to turn it off after an hour. On another hand I watched an elephant sitting still basically in one sitting and didn’t feel bored
I'm not sure, but I think Stalker was split into two parts (the version I'm watching on HBO Max has a part in the middle where it says ¨Part 2.¨) for this exact reason.
I found this informative, recently, I've been a very long format of vlogging.
This is an excellent video essay! Thank you for this.
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Cuts between events are done for a reason. Or else it is similar to speaking without pauses inbetween words. If art house films just act as a rebel against commercial (true) cinema, you have to brain wash yourself to pseudo enjoy it.
I kinda disagree about minimal use of music in an elephant sitting still, I think it uses music pretty heavily. I listen to the soundtrack alot
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Love this! Just started getting into Tsai Ming Liang’s work
This was a good video
Hey, could you perhaps provide a small list of films which could serve as a nice introduction to slow cinema?
Try watch some of the films named in the video. If I had to recommend one it would be An Elephant Sitting Still. But it is 4 hours long. Otherwise start with Tarkovsky. Stalker is great. So is Solaris. They aren't slow cinema but can be a gentle introduction to the slow paced style. And then work your way from there. Kelly Reichardt is good too. But eventually the films you want to see are Tsai Ming Liang's, Bela Tarr's, and Chantal Akerman's.
@@24frameschannel just curious why wouldn’t tarkovsky be classified as slow cinema? Is it because of the frequent camera movement?
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I enjoyed a lot your video essay on Slow Cinema. Please contact me about a poll on Contemplative Cinema at the Unspoken Cinema blog. Thank you