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STILL LIFE (2001) buy
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IMDB: Still Life
Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Written by: Mike Flanagan
Summary: A cynical look at four self-important, obsessive photographers who turn their lenses on the people in their own lives as part of an experimental portfolio, with devastating results. Danny, Zak Jeffries, finds his fiancé in bed with another man, and uses his camera to commemorate the event, end the relationship, and then follow his former love. David Jamie Sinsz, an intense, heartless womanizer, creates a portfolio of his sexual conquests, until he falls for one of his "subjects". Karma, Natalie Roers, is fascinated by beginnings, and seeks out the early stages of beautiful things – in denial of the dark and abusive turn her own relationship is taking. Kevin, Michael Caloia, is love-struck by a new relationship, and doesn't want to miss a moment of it - but will find there are darker ends to capture when a family member begins to die.
Running time: 90 minutes
Reviews: FilmThreat.com
Awards: Best DV Feature, Atlantic City Film Festival 2001
Best Cinematography, Flickapalooza 2001
Screenings: Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
Rosebud Film and Video Festival
New York Independent Film and Video Festival
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Carolina Film Festival
D.C. Independent Film Festival