Distant Voices, Still Lives

The film "Distant Voices, Still Lives" used a very interesting way of organizing itself and depicting meanings throughout the film. This film was the first time I saw something shot in a cyclical way instead of in a chronological way. This aspect of the movie was very rivetting as my attention could not leave the screen. It was as if i were bounced between experiences to lead me to one end result. This aspect of the movie used more in the Distant Voice part really showed the Father's personality and how the kids themselves viewed him. I felt like i understood Eileen's scene of her wedding day and why she wanted her father there just by the way the cyclical order depicted it. The way the music was set-up throughout the film i felt really added a great sense of capturing peoples character and expressing their feelings. I did have a little trouble making out the characters and who they where as it jumped around a lot their images seemed to blend in a way. But by the end I knew who was who. Though i did feel myself lost at some points in the film, like i said earlier i could not keep my attention of it. I really enjoyed the way the film was shot and put together. It most definitely captured the characters and meaning of the film. I am more interested in the way the movie was sequenced and shot and would like to see more films this way.