synecdopsychotaxiplasm, new york
Directed by William Greaves
An atmospheric, gritty documentary.
In Manhattan's Central Park, a film crew directed by William Greaves is shooting a screen test with various pairs of actors. It's a confrontation between a couple: he demands to know what's wrong, she challenges his sexual orientation. Cameras shoot the exchange, and another camera records Greaves and his crew. Sometimes we watch the crew discussing this scene, its language, and the process of making a movie. Is there such a thing as natural language? Are all things related to sex? The camera records distractions - a woman rides horseback past them; a garrulous homeless vet who sleeps in the park chats them up. What's the nature of making a movie?
Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One is showing in 1 cinema in New York City - next screening Friday 23 October at 12:15 at Film Forum.
Next screenings: Friday 23 October.
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absolutely love how the best character in this is a homeless dude they just happened to catch on tape
It follows a film crew in Central Park attempting to shoot a dramatic screen test while simultaneously documenting their own complex production process.
It was directed by William Greaves in 1968, known for his pioneering work in independent and self-reflexive cinema.
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