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.

Syndromes and a Century.


Last scene from: Syndromes and a Century.

Directed by Pedro Costa
Released in 2006
Running Time 155 mins
Country of Origin France/Portugal/Switzerland

Reasons for watching: Weerasethakul is named as an influential figure in Slow Cinema. Named as a key contributor in Unspoken Cinema Blog.

Usefulness: Film conforms to the various criteria of Slow/Contemplative cinema as does his other work. Film could be considered part of my corpus as a result of the ways in which the film suits the criteria. The director uses digital equipment, the film uses long takes, there is a lack of narrative and the film has long moments of silence and stillness.

Verdict: A
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