How Real Do You Want It?
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009A great film is one that draws you in, that captures you in one moment or many. No matter how "realistic," no matter how fantastical, a good film makes one feel like anything is possible. But where's the tipping point? Can a film ever be too real?
More Real, produced by Sonia Bednar, explores that boundary line. A director, fights to make a "real" drama. While police power, government interference, and media influence all certainly receive criticism in this short, I find the exploration of realism vs. fantasy an interesting theme. Check it out: