Key.

A: Corpus. A definitive part of the corpus which embodies both the aesthetic style of Slow Cinema and the conceptual element of my thesis.

B: Influence on Corpus. A film which has either directly or in-directly influenced a film or filmmaker which contributes to my corpus.

C: Peripheral Corpus. A film which has neither been an influence of the corpus nor contains the key aesthetical requirements to be a part of the corpus, yet can fairly be labelled as capturing the spirit of Slow Cinema.

D: Non Corpus. A film made by a filmmaker who is either part of the corpus or has been an influence on the corpus, or even influenced by the corpus yet doesn’t meet enough of the aesthetic requirements to be a part of the previous three groups.

Honor de Cavalleria (Honour of the Knights)

Scene from: Honor de Cavalleria

Directed by Albert Serra
Released in 2006
Running Time 95 mins
Country of Origin Spain
Camera Panasonic AG-DVX100


Reasons for Watching: Serra is another filmmaker who is often spoken about as being linked among the filmmakers who make Slow Cinema and his film Honor de Cavalleria is noted on the Unspoken Cinema blog as evidence of Contemplative Cinema.

Usefulness: In many ways this film is the most representative film so far on this list. It is contemporary; shot digitally, is comprised completely of moments of silence, long takes and contains no discernible narrative. The film is Serra’s interpretation of Don Quixote and like many of Serra’s films also features non-professional actors.

Verdict: A
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