Thursday, January 29, 2009

Quick Response: Meshes of the Afternoon

The number of ideas she is able to clearly convey through sound, action, and framing is impressive.  It is possible that my interpretation could be wrong, but from watching the film, I got the impression that the main character was at her wits end with the guy that she was close to, and was wrestling within herself on a way of dealing with her situation.  To me, it seemed like she felt killing herself was the best way to rid herself of the other guy.

From a technical standpoint, one of the most visually striking moments in the film was her trek across multiple environments to her destination.  The shots had a quick, yet distinct rhythm that gave the viewer the impression of a far distance traveled in a short amount of time. From reflective surfaces to transparent drapery, each element seemed to have its own meaning and was seen multiple times, in different ways.  One of the most interesting elements was the face of the stranger she followed.  Its face was highly reflective, like the knife she carried.

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