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2013 Movie France Short, Drama 7 min

By: Valérie Massadian With: Solomon Calvert-Adera

As a camera slowly moves around the lush, green surroundings of the Hoh Rainforest in Washington, a gentle voice recites a poem in honor of the forest's spirit. Captured in one take, using only a single reel of film.

Mood

Contemplative

Meditative

Melancholic

Peaceful

Reflective

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Valérie Massadian

Solomon Calvert-Adera

Bruno Ehlinger (Sound)

Collaborative

Director-Driven

Lars Larson (Cinematographer)

Mel Massadian (Cinematographer)

Valérie Massadian (Director, Writer, Editor)

Visionary

Production Company

Art-House

Creative

Independent

Director

Artistic

Female Director

Visionary

Composer, Original Music

Atmospheric

Immersive

Sound Design

Cast

Character-Focused

Lead Role

Performance-Driven

Budget

Art-House

Independent

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Artful

Cinematographic

Long Take

Naturalistic Cinematography

Single Shot

Visual Aesthetics

Narrative Structure

Concise

Direct

Linear

Observational

Poetic

Pace

Deliberate

Measured

Slow

Slow-Paced

Runtime

7 Minutes

Brief

Concise

Short

Short Film

Soundtrack

Atmospheric

Immersive

Poetry Narration

Subtle

Style

Artistic

Experimental

Short Film

Central Conflict

Honoring Nature

Poetry Tribute

Characters

Complex

Forest Spirit

Individual

Nature

Nuanced

Ending

Meditative

Open-Ended

Key Plot Points

Nature Focus

Poetry Narration

Single Shot Filming

Plot

Forest Poetry

Meditative

Nature Documentary

Setting

Hoh Rainforest

Washington

Shooting Location

Hoh Rainforest

Washington

Theme

Meditation

Nature Reverence

Poetry And Spirituality

Genre

Art-House

Experimental

Nature Documentary

Short Film

Audiences

Art House

Art-House Enthusiasts

Experimental Film

Festival-Goers

Independent Film Lovers

Titles

America

Festivals

Locarno Film Festival

Vancouver International Film Festival

Viennale

Reception

Artistic Recognition

Critical Acclaim

Festival Selection

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2013

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