What is Minimalism in Film?

A video essay on the use of minimalism in filmmaking, when it comes to cinematography, sound design, plot, story or acting.

IMPORTANT - This video reflects a personal opinion I have formed from my own research, but if you disagree, don't hesitate to challenge any of my arguments in the description!

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Films used in the video:

Moonrise Kingdom - Wes Anderson
Pierrot Le Fou - Jean Luc Godard
La Haine - Mathieu Kassovitz
Frank Stella Documentary
2001: A Space Odyssey - Stanley Kubrik
Castello Cavalcanti - Wes Anderson
A Day in the Life of a Minimalist - Matt D'Avella
Breathless - Jean Luc Godard
Fargo - The Cohen Brothers
The Searchers - John Ford
Rope - Alfred Hitchcock
Scott Pilgrim vs the World - Edgar Wright
Cops - Buster Keaton
The Birds - Alfred Hitchcock
The Thief - Russell Rouse
Swiss Army Man - Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
When Harry met Sally - Rob Reiner
Castaway - Robert Zemeckis
The Breakfast Club - John Hughes
Bonnie and Clyde - Arthur Penn
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs - The Cohen Brothers
Green Book - Peter Farrelly
The Lobster - Yorgos Lanthimos
The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Yorgos Lanthimos
Duck Amuck - Chuck jones
24 Frames - Abbas Kiarostami
Close Up - Abbas Kiarostami
Where is the Friend's House - Abbas Kiarostami
Shirin - Abbas Kiarostami
La La Land - Damien Chazelle

Music Used:

The Bishop - Joey Pecoraro
   • Joey Pecoraro - The Bishop  

Husky - Joey Pecoraro
   • Joey pecoraro - Husky  

Great Food - Joey Pecoraro
   • Joey Pecoraro - Great Food  


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