The Clearing
Genres
Overview
In this short film written and directed by Alexis Bisticas, the audience sees through the eyes of a man in the woods, following the distant sound of a saxophone. In a single take, the fluid steadicam shot takes the viewer on a surreal and poetic journey, as the walker comes across everything from family picnics to men in bondage suits.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
7 min
Release Date
1994-06-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.2
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