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Man (2017)

Directed by Amir Motlagh

Drama

Overview

Exploring the relationship between man and technology, this day-in-the-life story concentrates on a computer programmer, inundated by technology, living a secluded lifestyle in Laurel Canyon with his two dogs. He struggles to maintain any real connection with friends, colleague or family, outside of communicating with them over the phone or computer.

Length 85 minutes

Actors

Amir Motlagh | Charles Borg | Rachel Sciacca

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

First of the Amir Motlagh double feature at Chicago Filmmakers. Both films were premieres and produced by Charles Borg, a resident staffer at CF who teaches classes there. He was on hand to greet and talk to attendees during the reception as well as intro the films.

This is unique movie in that it mostly uses a first person camera (placed on the head of director/actor Amir) to record the story as it unfolds. There is another camera used for establishing shots. This story is the day in the life of this computer programmer living in LA. Literally. And nearly entirely shot from within his apartment. The focus is on how he communicates and relates to those outside until a Tinder date shows up and he has a conversation with her that ends with sex.

This isn’t a great movie but certainly fascinating based on the technique and what is used to tell the story it conveys. I really like Rachel Sciacca the Tinder date as things get real interesting based on the topics she brings up. Also weird and uncomfortable as she makes fun of Japanese women.

This film pairs well THREE WORLDS which followed as both films have similar emphasis on conversation, introspection and relationships.

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