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5.9/10 • 40

1981-01-010h 6m

Documentary

A short film that shows Boundless, Surreal objects that are juxtaposed with our present World. Cars, Motorways, noise of our modern society; A giant city in the distance - all that shrouds this lonely and forgotten island of Dreams. Filmed at the Emeryville Mudflats near San Francisco.

Directors
Chris Marker, John Chapman, Frank Simeone
Writters
Chris Marker
Editors
Chris Marker, Chris Marker

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Arielle Dombasle

    Arielle Dombasle

    Singing Effects (voice)

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CinemaSerf

Jan 15, 2025

7/10

A series of sculptures made from metal and wood located in the water and on land and accompanied by an eerily faint and chanting soundtrack with some natural audio effects to simulate some of the noises that might be associated with the creations. Some, like birds, people wheels and aeroplanes are more recognisable. others more abstract as if abandoned or incomplete. Yards away from this silent theme park the hustle and bustle of a big city and it's arteries thrives, anachronistically, but in a sort of harmony. It could easily be a tale of before and after - but which way round? It's presented as if these were exhibits in an exhibition. A collection of edited shots from two angles of the same San Francisco harbour that uses no gimmicks, narration or animation. It allows the images to speak (or not) for themselves and we can take what we want from it.

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Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
--
Revenue
--
Keywords
short film