Once Within a Time (2022)

November 21, 2024 12:24 PM

[TRAILER] Celebrated director Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi) returns after ten years with a new experimental film: a bardic fairy tale about the end of the world and the beginning of a new one, tinged with apocalyptic comedy, rapturous cinematography, unforgettable vistas, and the innocence and hopes of a new generation. Featuring a score by longtime collaborator Philip Glass with additional vocals from Sussan Deyhim and co-directed by veteran editor and filmmaker Jon Kane.

An Oscilloscope Films release.

94% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Currently streaming in the US on Hoopla. JustWatch listing.

posted by DirtyOldTown (2 comments total)

Never in a million years did I expect Reggio to cast Mike Tyson as a mystic, or in any role at all. But, it worked. Overall, this film was a lot more dreamlike than his others. It's difficult to put into words after one viewing, and maybe even after several, other than to say it is definitely a unique experience.
posted by abraxasaxarba at 12:45 PM on November 21 [1 favorite]

This is more of a video art piece than a narrative film, which isn't really my wheelhouse.

Some really cool imagery, though.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:46 PM on November 21