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.

Three Monkeys


Trailer for Three Monkeys

Directed by Nuri Blige Ceylan
Released in 2008
Running Time 105 mins
Country of Origin Turkey/France/Italy
Camera Sony HDW-F900 (Digital)

Reasons for watching: Ceylan is sighted as a key figurehead of Slow/Contemplative Cinema in Unspoken Cinema, as well as in articles by Romney and Flanagan. His previous films Once upon a time in Anatolia, Uzak and Climates all share the characteristics of Slow Cinema.

Usefulness: Film is shot digitally making it a useful example of one of what I identify as being an important element of Slow Cinema, the digitally enhanced duration. Film has a number of long takes and moments of stillness and silence. One of Ceylan’s films could be a part of my corpus due to their relevance.

Verdict: C
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