Something Has to Give (United States) by Allison Fan, Fred Midgley
NEWCINEMA/EXPERIMENT+
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6m 25s
Redemption, rebirth, and the desire for salvation in times of profound loss. Set in the haunting, atmospheric confines of a stark, empty warehouse, the space becomes a canvas where bodies move between tension and release, seeking the answer to whether this earth is a sanctuary or a sterile, white room—a place devoid of life or full of it.
Running time: 00:06:26
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