Sink or Swim
Year:
1990
Countries:
United States of America
Genres:
Experimental Film
Original format:
16mm
Available formats:
SD video
Sound:
Stereo
Colour:
Black and white
Through a series of twenty-six short stories, a girl describes the childhood events that shaped her ideas about fatherhood, family relations, work, and play. As the stories unfold, a dual portrait emerges: that of a father who cared more for his career than for his family, and of a daughter who was deeply affected by his behavior. Working in counterpoint to the forceful text are sensual black and white images that depict both the extraordinary and ordinary events of daily life. Together, they create a formally complex and emotionally intense film.
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