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The Clearing(1994)
Status: Released
Date: 1994-06-09
56%
5 Votes
Time: 0h 7m
Overview:
In this short film written and directed by Alexis Bisticas, the audience sees through the eyes of a man in the woods, following the distant sound of a saxophone. In a single take, the fluid steadicam shot takes the viewer on a surreal and poetic journey, as the walker comes across everything from family picnics to men in bondage suits.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Royal College of Art
Movie: The Clearing
Top 10 Billed Cast
Derek Jarman
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In this short film written and directed by Alexis Bisticas, the audience sees through the eyes of a man in the woods, following the distant sound of a saxophone. In a single take, the fluid steadicam shot takes the viewer on a surreal and poetic journey, as the walker comes across everything from family picnics to men in bondage suits.
Release Date
1994-06-09
Average
5.6
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