Director Melvonna Ballenger’s Rain (Nyesha) shows how awareness can lead to a more fulfilling life. In the film, a female typist goes from apathetic to empowered through the help of a man giving out political fliers on the street. Using John Coltrane’s song “After the Rain,” Ballenger’s narration of the film meditates on rainy days and their impact. The rain in this short film doesn’t signify defeat, but offers renewal and “a chance to recollect, a cool out.”
Rain (Nyesha) is showing in 1 cinema in London - next screening Sunday 15 November at 14:00 at Barbican Centre.
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i’m not usually a fan of movies that are more message than plot so i was a little hesitant when it came to watching l.a. rebellion films for my class but i sort of vibed with this one. very much an amateur student film but in some ways that added to the charm. also, the first line of dialogue is literally “oh, i don’t feel like getting up today” and girl, that is so real!!
Grainy invisible rain drops pierce umbrellas and storm clouds erupt with moods. "Don't they know it's gonna storm out here." From depression to anger, the weather simply emphasizes the narration, and the music merely emphasizes the rain.52 project: 33/52February count: 13/28
Rain as a metaphor for cleansing, renewal, and personal/political growth. Truly beautiful filmmaking.
Rain (Nyesha) follows a female typist who transitions from apathy to empowerment with the help of a political flier distributor on a rainy Los Angeles day.
Rain (Nyesha) was directed by Melvonna Ballenger in 1978 as an early student work at UCLA.
Rain (Nyesha) was released in the United States on January 1, 1978.
