If you like to star in a movie, this is one should top your list. Most movies are so tightly bound, that there really is no space for the viewer to fit in. Some films create a lot of space and freedom in them, the viewer is invited to join the film, to influence the film and be influenced by the film. This film is made up of sets of evocative scenes of landscapes and city-scapes set against a grandesque score by Philip Glass. There are no dialogues, no actors and there is no story. Talk about space! My uncle, who used to be a helicopter mechanic in the Indian army, said, they were taught that "there was no room for error"! It is funny that when it comes to art, the more room you create for error, the more involved you get the viewer. In other words, there is no error, only different interpretations or experiences.
The actions that happen in the scenes cannot and are not intented to exactly match the rhythm of the music. The music suits the scenes well, but, they are not precisely aligned as in the case of more commercial background scores. The music cannot precisely match the actions as the actions are not choreographed and are sometimes the clouds or the waves or an explosion! This creates a space between the music and the visuals for the viewer to get in! Overall, it is a majestic film that makes you think.
As the attractive waitress once stated, "I have thoughts." You can have them too!
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