In Bloom | A Ghost Story

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In Bloom is an abstract Gothic Romance short film by writer-director Christopher Rosica, blending experimental cinema with the timeless themes of love, loss, and memory. Crafted with a meticulous attention to atmosphere, the film offers a haunting exploration of the boundaries between the living and the dead. Shot in evocative black-and-white on a Fujifilm XT-30 by up-and-coming cinematographer, Xuepei Hou, In Bloom pays homage to the aesthetic traditions of visionary filmmakers such as Bergman, Tarkovsky, and Fellini, while drawing narrative inspiration from literary icons like Mary Shelley and Henry James.

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Budget

$800

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

30 November 2024

Country

United States of America

Cast

Daniel Oakley

Daniel

María Limón

Emily

Anthony Laciura

Older Daniel

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