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.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter...and Spring


Trailer for Spring, Summer, Autumn, WInter... and Spring
 
Directed by Kim Ki Duk
Released in 2003
Running Time 103 mins
Country of Origin Germany/South Korea


Reasons for watching: Like previous films this film is highlighted in the Unspoken Cinema blog as being an example of Contemplative Cinema.

Usefulness: Film could be part of an extended corpus as it is a slow paced film which contains long moments of silence and stillness and favours mood as an evocative alternative to narrative and dialogue. There is however a very strong story that runs through the film, but by choosing to limit the action to one specific location over a long period of time as well as the rural setting the film shares some of the characteristics of Slow Cinema.

Verdict: C
Posted by

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)