Saving the best film for last, this was my favorite out of all 12 short films. It says a lot without very much dialogue from anyone but the narrator. It is poetic in a way that truly reflects the human condition post natural disaster. While many films focus on the disaster itself this story barely touches on what actually happened (tsunami, hurricane, etc.), the idea of life before the disaster was presented through the items that each community member brought to the boat. Seeing things through the narrator, who is a young child brings innocence and a tinted optimism to the story that an adult could not. Not to mention, underwater scenes brought something really special to the story, it successfully represents what we wish we could do when we lose a loved one, to take them out of a purgatory state and bring them back to us. I also think it could be possible that when the boat sank they all drowned and ended up with their family. This whole film could have been the process of dealing with denial but it is hard to know.
“Glory at Sea” captured the feelings of New Orleans. From the music, to the ambient sounds, the colors, to the people, it all was the paint that created the spirit of NOLA. It was one of my favorite short films that we screened this semester. The story was well written but the film was told through the camera. The underwater shots were phenomenal, the patience involved and the difficulty for the actors brought those scenes and extra bit of drama that played well with the story. The angles and dull colors set the tone of the chaotically controlled life that was present after the flood. It was a breathtaking piece of work. After realizing the correlation, I found it really easy to feel the same tones and see the same shot styling that we got in “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” I am not sure if it was your intention but with the last two short film selections in our list you were really able to see an artist’s style seep through their work on multiple platforms. No matter what the story is, an artist will always put their own fingerprint on their work in a form that is indicative to their own voice. This was no different.
I figured the last one would be the best one. I really enjoyed "Glory at Sea!" for many reasons. For starters, it seemed as if it was shot along time ago, which 2007 wasn't that long ago but I like how it gives that history feel to the way it was shot. The under-water shots were clearly the best. The concept of this film is award winning by itself. What a great idea! Turning a tragedy into a miracle. Love ones lost at sea. The sea turned out to be water and debris from Hurricane Katrina. The dialogue mostly came through the narrative who was lost at sea, dead hoping one day he'd be reunited with his father. The author does an excellent job at drawing the attention away from the bad and focusing all the attention towards the good. One main thing I got from this story is "Life Goes On." The people who were alive made a boat out of meaningful objects. Objects that reminded them of the one they lost. When the boat sinks it somehow sinks right over each and every person's family member. With a single touch, each person gives their life to see life once more. The best short film I've seen by far.
I agree with everyone before me, this was the best one yet. Having the narrator be so young definitely tore at the heartstrings, it gave the film a type of innocence within the disaster. Children don't really see the whole picture just typically the only the good. I have always been a sucker for underwater scenes, and the ones in this film were breathtaking. The whole film allowed us to see into all these people's lives and what they wanted most in life and how they dealt with the tragedy. By all of them going out and trying to find the ones they love, it showed how desperate people can be to just see the someone they love one let time. The goat party scene rely built up the feel of New Orleans and their lifestyle. The film brought a lot of optimism to something that has such a sad undertone. Something I liked was that some shots were clouded and shake while others had such clarity. I'm not quite sure of the meaning behind it, but I liked it a lot. The message I got mostly was the idea of community after tragedy, which something we every time something devastating occurs, and this film highlighted the community building each other up after being torn down.
What really stood out for me on this short was how the cinematography fit the film perfectly. The handheld shots went perfectly with whatever was going on at the time. Definitely the best one yet
This is a freaking fantastic movie. The cinematography for the film really stands out, and I'm also a fan of the under water shots as well. This was an incredibly emotional and perfectly constructed film as far as I'm concerned. It's hard for me to say anything else besides "perfect".
Really liked this one. The visuals, the music, the story line, and even the dancing and set decoration (the boat was the most impressive). I think it definitely captured New Orleans post Katrina. It was kind of like band of brothers with them coming together for survival and rebellion against the odds, and also being such different people from such different backgrounds. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
This short film directly preceded the production of Beasts of the Southern Wild, which is clear because it shines in the same ways. The camera movement is shaky and simple. It appears to struggle just as the much the people within the frame. For the most part, the camera movement is simple and effective. My favorite part was the music. It was fanciful, magical, yet very powerful. It was a characterizing force behind Beast of the Southern Wild as well. Overall, I thought the film was very well done and extremely captivating.
The location and underwater shots really got my attention. It added mystery, and it really takes the viewer on a journey. I loved everything about this. The dialogue, the music, composition, etc. A very beautiful film.
The first few minutes suck you right in. The music was beautiful and added so much to the story. It built up at the right moments and was very emotional. The cinematography was perfect and captured the tone very well. I really enjoyed this film and would agree that it is the best of the assigned short films.
Saving the best film for last, this was my favorite out of all 12 short films. It says a lot without very much dialogue from anyone but the narrator. It is poetic in a way that truly reflects the human condition post natural disaster. While many films focus on the disaster itself this story barely touches on what actually happened (tsunami, hurricane, etc.), the idea of life before the disaster was presented through the items that each community member brought to the boat. Seeing things through the narrator, who is a young child brings innocence and a tinted optimism to the story that an adult could not. Not to mention, underwater scenes brought something really special to the story, it successfully represents what we wish we could do when we lose a loved one, to take them out of a purgatory state and bring them back to us. I also think it could be possible that when the boat sank they all drowned and ended up with their family. This whole film could have been the process of dealing with denial but it is hard to know.
ReplyDelete“Glory at Sea” captured the feelings of New Orleans. From the music, to the ambient sounds, the colors, to the people, it all was the paint that created the spirit of NOLA. It was one of my favorite short films that we screened this semester. The story was well written but the film was told through the camera. The underwater shots were phenomenal, the patience involved and the difficulty for the actors brought those scenes and extra bit of drama that played well with the story. The angles and dull colors set the tone of the chaotically controlled life that was present after the flood. It was a breathtaking piece of work. After realizing the correlation, I found it really easy to feel the same tones and see the same shot styling that we got in “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” I am not sure if it was your intention but with the last two short film selections in our list you were really able to see an artist’s style seep through their work on multiple platforms. No matter what the story is, an artist will always put their own fingerprint on their work in a form that is indicative to their own voice. This was no different.
ReplyDeleteI figured the last one would be the best one. I really enjoyed "Glory at Sea!" for many reasons. For starters, it seemed as if it was shot along time ago, which 2007 wasn't that long ago but I like how it gives that history feel to the way it was shot. The under-water shots were clearly the best. The concept of this film is award winning by itself. What a great idea! Turning a tragedy into a miracle. Love ones lost at sea. The sea turned out to be water and debris from Hurricane Katrina. The dialogue mostly came through the narrative who was lost at sea, dead hoping one day he'd be reunited with his father. The author does an excellent job at drawing the attention away from the bad and focusing all the attention towards the good. One main thing I got from this story is "Life Goes On." The people who were alive made a boat out of meaningful objects. Objects that reminded them of the one they lost. When the boat sinks it somehow sinks right over each and every person's family member. With a single touch, each person gives their life to see life once more. The best short film I've seen by far.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone before me, this was the best one yet. Having the narrator be so young definitely tore at the heartstrings, it gave the film a type of innocence within the disaster. Children don't really see the whole picture just typically the only the good. I have always been a sucker for underwater scenes, and the ones in this film were breathtaking. The whole film allowed us to see into all these people's lives and what they wanted most in life and how they dealt with the tragedy. By all of them going out and trying to find the ones they love, it showed how desperate people can be to just see the someone they love one let time. The goat party scene rely built up the feel of New Orleans and their lifestyle. The film brought a lot of optimism to something that has such a sad undertone. Something I liked was that some shots were clouded and shake while others had such clarity. I'm not quite sure of the meaning behind it, but I liked it a lot. The message I got mostly was the idea of community after tragedy, which something we every time something devastating occurs, and this film highlighted the community building each other up after being torn down.
ReplyDeleteWhat really stood out for me on this short was how the cinematography fit the film perfectly. The handheld shots went perfectly with whatever was going on at the time. Definitely the best one yet
ReplyDeleteThis is a freaking fantastic movie. The cinematography for the film really stands out, and I'm also a fan of the under water shots as well. This was an incredibly emotional and perfectly constructed film as far as I'm concerned. It's hard for me to say anything else besides "perfect".
ReplyDeleteReally liked this one. The visuals, the music, the story line, and even the dancing and set decoration (the boat was the most impressive). I think it definitely captured New Orleans post Katrina. It was kind of like band of brothers with them coming together for survival and rebellion against the odds, and also being such different people from such different backgrounds. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThis short film directly preceded the production of Beasts of the Southern Wild, which is clear because it shines in the same ways. The camera movement is shaky and simple. It appears to struggle just as the much the people within the frame. For the most part, the camera movement is simple and effective. My favorite part was the music. It was fanciful, magical, yet very powerful. It was a characterizing force behind Beast of the Southern Wild as well. Overall, I thought the film was very well done and extremely captivating.
ReplyDeleteThe location and underwater shots really got my attention. It added mystery, and it really takes the viewer on a journey. I loved everything about this. The dialogue, the music, composition, etc. A very beautiful film.
ReplyDeleteThe first few minutes suck you right in. The music was beautiful and added so much to the story. It built up at the right moments and was very emotional. The cinematography was perfect and captured the tone very well. I really enjoyed this film and would agree that it is the best of the assigned short films.
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