Il dolore dell'uomo morto

Took a risk by using film, and it paid off. You secured an amazing, amazing location. Loved the actor you chose. I liked the sound of the voice, wish I could've understood more of what he was saying, even if the point of the mix was to have it be muddied to have it add to the feel. It felt like an old film, you pulled that off. The film ends in irony, and I like the simple, emotionally-rewarding ending. I think it could've been a little shorter and tighter, but besides that: awesome opening titles, great job of capturing the feeling.
 
I really like this. It gave me that feeling I had when watching some good shorts while in film school during the exhibitions we had. I just miss seeing these 8mm films done during school. I wish more people would do them. I remember doing my first 8mm film and when I saw it projected onto the big screen I was hooked for life in making films. Thats what film means to me, it's what gave me the itch. Anyway the style just gave it an appeal to me that caused me to give it one of the highest ratings besides the cool music and audio work. I would like to have heard what he was saying a little more and maybe have had more emphasis added on the sounds of the people chasing him. Good job and good luck.
 
Really sorry to see you missed the finals. You were one of my top picks and I thought you did an incredible job.:thumbsup:
 
I'm starting to watch and comment on the entries that are no longer in competition... Just watched this one and wanted to say that it oozed of nostalgia and authenticity..... nice creative and technical choices you made here....
 
Thanks guys. It was a risk, going for the style that I did. But it's ok. It was fun to make and exhibit. and it was great to work with Alex. Alex is a great writer.
 
f'ing awesome.

i liked the shot of him dead and the money laying around him. I laughed at the soundtrack of him counting to 5 as he stuffed the money in his shirt.

the boy at the end cooking dinner on the money was great. there is a fundamentally powerful message at the end of this story that almost gets lost. so, while some others commented that the story was lacking somewhat but didn't matter because of the style, i might argue that point based upon those last shots.
 
This was really interesting, I liked it quite a bit. Congrats on doing film, I have a super8 camera, I just can't find the nerve to spend the money on the film and processing. What was that location exactly, it is amazing. Also really thought the lead had the perfect look for the spaghetti western type of film.
 
While I liked the authenticity of this piece, a throwback to the prime spaghetti western days, for me that served as more of a distraction than anything else. Take away the window dressing and we're left with a film that has pacing issues, disjointed editing and a feel of a not complete film that took too long to develop. Some of these issue could have been dealt with in the scripting or in the editing, focusing on the shots which really tell the story and get to the heart of it. That being said it was quite a nice experience and you captured the vintage feel very well. I just would have liked to have seen a film that was solid and stodd on it's own on film... or in supersharp HD.
 
Rodney V. Smith said:
While I liked the authenticity of this piece, a throwback to the prime spaghetti western days, for me that served as more of a distraction than anything else. Take away the window dressing and we're left with a film that has pacing issues, disjointed editing and a feel of a not complete film that took too long to develop. Some of these issue could have been dealt with in the scripting or in the editing, focusing on the shots which really tell the story and get to the heart of it. That being said it was quite a nice experience and you captured the vintage feel very well. I just would have liked to have seen a film that was solid and stodd on it's own on film... or in supersharp HD.
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I'm sorry it didn't jive with you, Rodney. I stand by my film, I think for what it is, it works. Why do you think it took too long to develop? Why did the style being a spaghetti western distract you? And why do you consider the style to be "window dressing"? I think it's a legitimate experiment, that does stand on it's own. The spaghetti western is it's own sub-genre. To be able to appreciate the film, you have to embrace the spirit of it. Embrace the spirit, and you will find the heart. This isn't "2001: A Space Odyssey," or "Casablanca." This was a six minute venture into the conventions of the Italian Western with a fun character and a certain amount of conflict. It has a main character that is dynamic, it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. It has rising action, climax, and resolution, and (what I think to be) a nifty little punch-line. It's a bit odd doing an homage film, I didn't make creative decisions based on my own personal taste or style, but rather what was dictated to me by the conventions of 40 years old European films! How many older movies do you watch that aren't paced quite right? Where the editing is a bit rough around the edges? There are tons, and that's the point of this film. It's not meant to be "genius" or what some may call "polished". It is what it is and I stand by it. Watch any old Italian Western (forget Leone, he was the grand master), but the ones that predate the "Man without a Name" trilogy. You will see a little better into what I was trying to accomplish here, I think. Thank you for your critique, though. I appreciate it. :thumbsup:
 
kyle.presley said:
I'm sorry it didn't jive with you, Rodney. I stand by my film, I think for what it is, it works. Why do you think it took too long to develop? Why did the style being a spaghetti western distract you? And why do you consider the style to be "window dressing"? I think it's a legitimate experiment, that does stand on it's own. The spaghetti western is it's own sub-genre. To be able to appreciate the film, you have to embrace the spirit of it. Embrace the spirit, and you will find the heart. This isn't "2001: A Space Odyssey," or "Casablanca." This was a six minute venture into the conventions of the Italian Western with a fun character and a certain amount of conflict. It has a main character that is dynamic, it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. It has rising action, climax, and resolution, and (what I think to be) a nifty little punch-line. It's a bit odd doing an homage film, I didn't make creative decisions based on my own personal taste or style, but rather what was dictated to me by the conventions of 40 years old European films! How many older movies do you watch that aren't paced quite right? Where the editing is a bit rough around the edges? There are tons, and that's the point of this film. It's not meant to be "genius" or what some may call "polished". It is what it is and I stand by it. Watch any old Italian Western (forget Leone, he was the grand master), but the ones that predate the "Man without a Name" trilogy. You will see a little better into what I was trying to accomplish here, I think. Thank you for your critique, though. I appreciate it. :thumbsup:
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I appreciate what you did with the film and the style that you gave it that really mad eit stand out. It just didn't work for me and that's just my opinion and an honest one as to why it didn't. Others like it and they really get it so that's a huge accomplishment. I'm one for embracing the spirit and going with the flow but I do try to be fair in my critiques. I'm even taking my time to make sure I watch most of the films at least 3 times so I'm absolutely clear in what I'm saying. So please don't take my comments out of hand. You did a good job and got exactly what you wanted on film.
 
I understand Rodney. Seriously, thank you for taking the time to watch and critique. And again, sorry the film didn't jive with you. I can't win 'em all :)
 
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