A look into Festen, the first film to use Dogme 95 and arguably one of the best uses of the purist Danish film doctrine. Festen / The Celebration (1998)
I am danish myself and this movie has paved the way for danish filmmaking, in denmark we focus less on the effects and more on the story, that has left us some incredible films like for example adams æbler, blinkende lygter and so on - all incredibly good danish movies, i highly recommend you watch some of them George.
I remember analysing this movie in school. It is a brilliant movie I think and showcases a lot of Denmark's best acting talent as well as just being effective story telling.
I studied Dogma in film school so interesting, although its rules are limiting in a way it does bring some of the most raw elements of film to the forefront.
CJonesApple Literally came here to write the same comment. Dogme 95 has always been a bit of a joke in my eyes, considering the two people behind it couldn't even follow their own rules one time. That being said, it was the catalyst for some very great films.
Lars didnt "eventually" break the rules, he realised nothing he had made followed them so he made a single movie that did and then just did his weird lars-y things from then on. He's said so in interviews, he made no effort to follow them after Idioterne
I actually don't think a single Dogme 95 movie ever followed the rules perfectly. Even Festen, the first one, credits its director, which is directly against the rules. Arguably a small violation that doesn't affect the film itself much, but a direct violation nonetheless.
Festen.. Jolly and delightful! A highly recommendable movie.. sorta christmassy.. Thank you george rockall-schmidt for all the HQ content you upload! keep up the good work sir! best regards from Denmark
Festen was the first and probably the best Dogme 95 film, Ulrich Thomsen who played the son was exellent in this. Paprika Steen was also very good. Keep up the good work Georg!
Festen (Dogme #1) will always be my favorite Dogma 95 film because it's really wonderfully shot for a film that was shot with Standard Definition DV camcorders. In fact what i like the most about it is that, just like "Idioterne" by Lars Von Trier, it was shot on video, blown up to 35mm Film and that Film master was the source for the later Homevideo releases and TV versions. And it looks gorgeous. Especially (and in particular) the lowlight and indoor shots. The Filmlayer really does something amazing to the digital video material and gives it an even more organic look and even partially looks a bit like 16mm. Actually I prefer THAT workflow a lot more than simply creating a Video Master on HD CAM, like David Lynch did with "Inland Empire". The Sony DV camcorders from the late 1990s really had amazing CCDs and great optics built in. I too have a model from that era as the camera that was used for Festen and if you shoot in a environment with muted or not too bright lights and having the whitebalance correctly set, you get absolutely amazing looking shots.
I was LITERALLY thinking about this film the other night! I knew it was foreign, but I forgot what it was called. I remember seeing it for the first time on IFC years ago. Crazy coincidence, man.
I really enjoyed this film, and the Dogme 95 methodology profoundly heightened the necessary sense of voyeurism I felt when watching it. I think Dogme 95 was an interesting academic exercise, but, like any dogma, the full benefit comes when people have the freedom to adapt the rules in the interests of creating something good - not just something obedient.
This doesn't look like an amateur film, that moment where the old man is giving his speech while the camera is slightly tilted, tells you more than any of the actors during the scene.
I would enjoy to hear your thoughts on Julien-Donkey Boy, or anything made by Harmony Korine. Even Trash Humpers would be an interesting film for you to discuss
I was always an advocate of Dogme95, but back before I learned that the creators were never 100% serious about it; American cineastes took it REALLY seriously. Even though I find most of them uninteresting in terms of story, the concept was nevertheless invigorating and I think there should be an attempt (albeit short-lived) to bring it back, and with the original DV aesthetic. I've always wanted to make one since 1999, and hopefully, I'll get around to it one day.
I guess you said everything absolutely necessary, but this did feel rather short. Anything more about "Dogme 95"? Even given the restrictions, it seems like the visuals could be a lot better -- set some proper white balance, some better lighting... have any future "Dogme 95" films done this, has it evolved or did it die off? And besides the comparably "luddite" conceit of that style, is there really anything else noteworthy about Festen? Or about future films done in that style? I'll look forward to your next video. I'm guessing you shot these all at once and so each is probably pretty brief.
Shawn Wesley I think that's the schtick until Christmas: a short and to-the-point video every day. But I'd also like to hear more of his thoughts about Dogme 95.
Actually the rules also state that any lighting has come from the actual lights present in the scene.. And yes, this style remained a large part of danish film making for many years, even though 100% commitment to the rules died off pretty quickly.
"Festen" is highly recommendable, and one of the Dogma films that utilizes the rules of Dogma in the best way possible. The limitations does not hinder the movie from being engaging, but actually helps it a lot: Because of the natural lighting and non-edited sound, we as an audience feel like we are watching something real, like a home video someone shot at the party (even though the whole thing plays like there isn't a camera) The a-list of danish actors in the movie bring their absolute best, improvises their lines and talk like real people talk, adding to the realism and thereby creepiness of the whole subject matter. That nuance is of course lost on people who don't speak the language (can't blame you) and only have the subtitles to go by. One good thing by not being danish and watching the movie, is that you won't recognize any of the actors, and be reminded that it's "just a movie" If you want to give the Dogma films a try, I would say check this one out + "The Idiots" / "Idioterne". The two movies are as different as day and night, but highly unique and watchable. Dogma died out after a couple of years, my guess is because a lot if directors didn't know what to do with it, therefore making movies where you kinda wished the whole thing was just filmed with a proper camera, and had some background music. But these two movies understand the purpose of their limitations, and couldn't have been made any other way
It might be worth taking a look at the films of Jørgen Leth - another Danish filmmaker (and also writer). In many ways, his work inhabited the ideals of Dogme 95 decades before its formulation.
I actually really liked the Dogme 95 movies, it was an interesting concept including using only "practicals" within the movie such as ceiling lights and daylight etc I think that the movie The Idiots got some serious criticism for portraying mentally challenged in a bad light (no pun intended).
Dave Dogge I understand the intent behind this style of filmmaking, but only handheld camera? No tripods? lol To me, that's unnecessary even in the context of a stripped-down approach to cinema. Tripods existed long before the advent of special effects and the whole summer blockbuster style of movie, so why do away with such a fundamental tool?
Because as I remember reading Dogma 95 a lifetime ago ... they wanted the film crafting experience to be organic. Lars von Trier is an interesting chap, he did Dogville which is not a Dogma 95 movie but was rather like a stage play on film with Nicole Kidman. I thought that movie marked the death of Dogma 95 as an ongoing project.
This clip: Festen was the first Dogme 95 movie. It might look like an amateur movie, but it really isn’t. It makes great use of the available means despite the limitations given by the Dogme 95 Manifesto. Usually you show a lot more effort, Georg. Is there a quota of videos you got to churn out or why is this pretty much just 3 minutes of almost no info or original thoughts?
Dear Lavalamp, Can you use your puppet Georg to create another video talking about watch mojo and it's pandering to British audiences with its UK division.
Roland Deschain Not exist for one watch mojo is enough or at least be better than its predecessors. But their lists are narrated by a monotonous English accented twit and their lists don't make sense like "Top 10 worst British accents" but English accents are the only present inflections. Because Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland don't exist for a "U.K." division!
Roland Deschain It's a UK division shouldn't be expected that would have something for Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish audiences because you shouldn't have named (blank) UK if all they do is focus on England. As England is one of four countries in the UK (if you prefer or two countries, a principality that no longer exists and a Providence) not the UK itself. They should have named it watch mojo England not watch mojo UK. But it's just a thought.
What is dogme 95? Also I'm swedish and can understand most of written danish but man, when they open their mouths it's so hard to make the words out haha
I saw this as a play in London years ago with my college, tbh I didn't know it had a film. I thought the play was mediocre at best but everyone else really loved it. Maybe the subject with the tone works better as a film, will have to check it out.
maybe it was a shitty production, because the actual film itself is actually quite powerful, and it does lend itself for a proper theater/play version.
"Very hungry baby" prediction: Little Otik. A fabulous little Czech horror film with unbelievable stop motion and a story just weird enough to get away with anything it wants.
Even though they're very different in their philosophies, it seems like dogma 95 has a lot of similarities with mumble core, as far as production styles are concerned
Nobody got the joke. He actually reminded me a lot about myself when i'm telling an edgy joke to my friends and family and realize i'm not on the internet…
Esta película es una joya de los trapos sucios de una familia acomodada o como otras que no reconocen sus errores del pasado.. El jet set es parte de esas hipocrecias
If dogme 95 rules are canon to anything then a great portion of vines from back in the day would qualify (not an original observation). But in regards the first time I ever EVER saw stellan Skarsgard on screen was Thor (sue me) and I always saw him as a wholesome person (who prob is in real life). I never thought in my life time I would see his cock, balls, and taint on multiple occasions. If I could sum up my take on Lars von triers career it would be “Thanks Lars, I hate it. Especially Dogville.” It’s almost like watching a train wreck you can’t look away from.
Do you really bet on races while wearing a trenchcoat and drinking cheap beer or is it just some clichee you like to pull off (nothing wrong with that btw, I think it's pretty funny)? I tried betting on horses a few times, but only very little money. Once I won enough to buy a snack for me and my friends ...
God's eye 👁 is watching 👀 over me through the evergreens 🌲 (the moon 🌙 is God's eye in my view ...who knows) tonight God's eye, is deep, with a medium of anger 🎰🧸
Sorry to inform you but Dogme 95 was created only for monetary reasons. Trier fessed up some years ago that the reason they did it was because the studio (They owned) had very little money and wanted to save some money in their productions. They used Dogme 95 as an excuse for "Artistic" reasons.
after lars von trier and thomas Vinterberg started dogme style filmmaking, the Danish people started to abuse it and used it way wrong. but i'm glad that it's almost dead, because filmmaking means (in my opinion) putting an effort for every possible thing on screen and not be lazy and put fucking effort on whitebalance and stopping that sickening handheld puke shit. btw a movie called (Hævnen) from Denmark, won a fucking oscar and golden globe (i don't really care about oscar and golden globe) and the movie is one of the worst that have probably won an oscar !!!. good video btw :)
Aningaaq Møller Eh, don't really agree. The point of the limitations is too force you to sharpen your other tools. This can turn out some bad movies but also very impressive ones when you think of the limitations they had. And if you get too maximalist, getting everything you can on screen, you end up being either Kubrick or Michael bay. And being on the wrong end of that spectrum is suicide
the point that i'm saying is putting an effort and not buying tools. i know how it feels to have a huge limitation, i used to film on my small phone Sony Ericsson k800i and i didn't get seasick by watching them and i'm not saying that mine where good at all. i'm saying it's sickening to abuse handheld for a while and looks like the cameraman is drunk or something. i hope you get my point a little better.
The swoops and jerks of handheld can make a movie feel like a ship in a storm. If every movie is like that it could certainly get sickening after a while.
I am danish myself and this movie has paved the way for danish filmmaking, in denmark we focus less on the effects and more on the story, that has left us some incredible films like for example adams æbler, blinkende lygter and so on - all incredibly good danish movies, i highly recommend you watch some of them George.
I remember analysing this movie in school. It is a brilliant movie I think and showcases a lot of Denmark's best acting talent as well as just being effective story telling.
I studied Dogma in film school so interesting, although its rules are limiting in a way it does bring some of the most raw elements of film to the forefront.
Will you make an extended video about Dogme 95 and how both Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg ultimately broke their own rules?
CJonesApple Literally came here to write the same comment. Dogme 95 has always been a bit of a joke in my eyes, considering the two people behind it couldn't even follow their own rules one time. That being said, it was the catalyst for some very great films.
Lars didnt "eventually" break the rules, he realised nothing he had made followed them so he made a single movie that did and then just did his weird lars-y things from then on. He's said so in interviews, he made no effort to follow them after Idioterne
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I like the Idiots it had real willies and fannies
I actually don't think a single Dogme 95 movie ever followed the rules perfectly. Even Festen, the first one, credits its director, which is directly against the rules. Arguably a small violation that doesn't affect the film itself much, but a direct violation nonetheless.
Festen.. Jolly and delightful! A highly recommendable movie.. sorta christmassy.. Thank you george rockall-schmidt for all the HQ content you upload! keep up the good work sir! best regards from Denmark
I remember seeing this on UK television a good number of years ago. It was utterly compelling.
Festen was the first and probably the best Dogme 95 film, Ulrich Thomsen who played the son was exellent in this. Paprika Steen was also very good. Keep up the good work Georg!
Thanks for remind me how much I love spacial effects, gimmicks, and esthetics.
Festen (Dogme #1) will always be my favorite Dogma 95 film because it's really wonderfully shot for a film that was shot with Standard Definition DV camcorders. In fact what i like the most about it is that, just like "Idioterne" by Lars Von Trier, it was shot on video, blown up to 35mm Film and that Film master was the source for the later Homevideo releases and TV versions. And it looks gorgeous. Especially (and in particular) the lowlight and indoor shots. The Filmlayer really does something amazing to the digital video material and gives it an even more organic look and even partially looks a bit like 16mm. Actually I prefer THAT workflow a lot more than simply creating a Video Master on HD CAM, like David Lynch did with "Inland Empire". The Sony DV camcorders from the late 1990s really had amazing CCDs and great optics built in. I too have a model from that era as the camera that was used for Festen and if you shoot in a environment with muted or not too bright lights and having the whitebalance correctly set, you get absolutely amazing looking shots.
I was LITERALLY thinking about this film the other night! I knew it was foreign, but I forgot what it was called. I remember seeing it for the first time on IFC years ago. Crazy coincidence, man.
if you like these types of films, I can recommend Jagten
Thanks. I'll check it out.
I really enjoyed this film, and the Dogme 95 methodology profoundly heightened the necessary sense of voyeurism I felt when watching it. I think Dogme 95 was an interesting academic exercise, but, like any dogma, the full benefit comes when people have the freedom to adapt the rules in the interests of creating something good - not just something obedient.
I have a feeling by Christmas there'll be 12 stellas
They are coming from Stella's advent calendar :P
This doesn't look like an amateur film, that moment where the old man is giving his speech while the camera is slightly tilted, tells you more than any of the actors during the scene.
Oh my fucking god, this channel has just gone so far up in my eyes
You should get to a hospital ASAP.
You should get recognition.
I recognized him on the train
This... this is beautiful. Thank you George.
Great choice! I actually starred in play based on this film.
Thanks for defining the topic of the video halfway through the video...
Awesome that you picked a Danish film and I am happy to see that you can pronounce "festen" correctly!
Love your work, esteemed sir.
So glad you're doing more movie related vids!
Good and short!
Enjoy the Stella!
I hope tomorrow's movie with the hungry baby is Little Otik, but I'll be happy with Eraserhead.
Festen is my favorite movie that I will never feel happy watching of all time.
love this format you have going on.
I would enjoy to hear your thoughts on Julien-Donkey Boy, or anything made by Harmony Korine. Even Trash Humpers would be an interesting film for you to discuss
You got a sub sir. Great content!
I was always an advocate of Dogme95, but back before I learned that the creators were never 100% serious about it; American cineastes took it REALLY seriously. Even though I find most of them uninteresting in terms of story, the concept was nevertheless invigorating and I think there should be an attempt (albeit short-lived) to bring it back, and with the original DV aesthetic. I've always wanted to make one since 1999, and hopefully, I'll get around to it one day.
Love that film, and as always, enjoy your videos
I guess you said everything absolutely necessary, but this did feel rather short.
Anything more about "Dogme 95"? Even given the restrictions, it seems like the visuals could be a lot better -- set some proper white balance, some better lighting... have any future "Dogme 95" films done this, has it evolved or did it die off? And besides the comparably "luddite" conceit of that style, is there really anything else noteworthy about Festen? Or about future films done in that style?
I'll look forward to your next video. I'm guessing you shot these all at once and so each is probably pretty brief.
Shawn Wesley I think that's the schtick until Christmas: a short and to-the-point video every day. But I'd also like to hear more of his thoughts about Dogme 95.
Actually the rules also state that any lighting has come from the actual lights present in the scene.. And yes, this style remained a large part of danish film making for many years, even though 100% commitment to the rules died off pretty quickly.
"Festen" is highly recommendable, and one of the Dogma films that utilizes the rules of Dogma in the best way possible.
The limitations does not hinder the movie from being engaging, but actually helps it a lot: Because of the natural lighting and non-edited sound, we as an audience feel like we are watching something real, like a home video someone shot at the party (even though the whole thing plays like there isn't a camera)
The a-list of danish actors in the movie bring their absolute best, improvises their lines and talk like real people talk, adding to the realism and thereby creepiness of the whole subject matter. That nuance is of course lost on people who don't speak the language (can't blame you) and only have the subtitles to go by.
One good thing by not being danish and watching the movie, is that you won't recognize any of the actors, and be reminded that it's "just a movie"
If you want to give the Dogma films a try, I would say check this one out + "The Idiots" / "Idioterne". The two movies are as different as day and night, but highly unique and watchable.
Dogma died out after a couple of years, my guess is because a lot if directors didn't know what to do with it, therefore making movies where you kinda wished the whole thing was just filmed with a proper camera, and had some background music. But these two movies understand the purpose of their limitations, and couldn't have been made any other way
Hvem har lavet idioterne?
Lars Von Trier
Good stuff, sir.
I'd love you to do a more in-depth analysis of this movie in a longer video.
the film is actually still today a entertaining and good film
I watched this in my radio tv film course. Where was this video when i had to write a paper analysing it???
It might be worth taking a look at the films of Jørgen Leth - another Danish filmmaker (and also writer). In many ways, his work inhabited the ideals of Dogme 95 decades before its formulation.
So early that theres still a typo in the description
The only Dogme '95 film I've seen is Lars Von Trier's "The Idiots". I'll need to watch the rest.
Nice video. Erratum in the description though, Georg.
edit: Looking A-ok now.
I actually really liked the Dogme 95 movies, it was an interesting concept including using only "practicals" within the movie such as ceiling lights and daylight etc I think that the movie The Idiots got some serious criticism for portraying mentally challenged in a bad light (no pun intended).
Dave Dogge I understand the intent behind this style of filmmaking, but only handheld camera? No tripods? lol
To me, that's unnecessary even in the context of a stripped-down approach to cinema. Tripods existed long before the advent of special effects and the whole summer blockbuster style of movie, so why do away with such a fundamental tool?
Because as I remember reading Dogma 95 a lifetime ago ... they wanted the film crafting experience to be organic. Lars von Trier is an interesting chap, he did Dogville which is not a Dogma 95 movie but was rather like a stage play on film with Nicole Kidman. I thought that movie marked the death of Dogma 95 as an ongoing project.
Needed this today bro. Great stuff :) Buenas fuckin noches.
Stellaaaaaaa, oh I have another .
And yet again, no lava lamp.
Saul Goodman Not a lava lamp video.
Roland Deschain It's common knowledge lava lamp withdrawal can cause confusion.
Tomorrow = Little Otik, heard it here first.
This clip: Festen was the first Dogme 95 movie. It might look like an amateur movie, but it really isn’t. It makes great use of the available means despite the limitations given by the Dogme 95 Manifesto.
Usually you show a lot more effort, Georg. Is there a quota of videos you got to churn out or why is this pretty much just 3 minutes of almost no info or original thoughts?
Dear Lavalamp,
Can you use your puppet Georg to create another video talking about watch mojo and it's pandering to British audiences with its UK division.
Anthony K. Watson What do you expect the U.K. version to do.
Roland Deschain Not exist for one watch mojo is enough or at least be better than its predecessors. But their lists are narrated by a monotonous English accented twit and their lists don't make sense like "Top 10 worst British accents" but English accents are the only present inflections. Because Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland don't exist for a "U.K." division!
Anthony K. Watson Shouldn't you have said pandering to English audiences then?
Roland Deschain It's a UK division shouldn't be expected that would have something for Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish audiences because you shouldn't have named (blank) UK if all they do is focus on England. As England is one of four countries in the UK (if you prefer or two countries, a principality that no longer exists and a Providence) not the UK itself. They should have named it watch mojo England not watch mojo UK. But it's just a thought.
Anthony K. Watson It's funny that you've thought so deeply about this issue. But I understand where you're coming from.
Pink Flamingos right? I mean what else could it be
Festen is important cause is a great great movie, dogme
Good choice!
Sounds like my grandparents.
WHERE WAS THIS WHEN I HAD TO WRITE A REPORT ON IT IN OCTOBER ?!?
Where were these shot? You live in Mejico, IIRC, but those wall plugs behind you seem to be UK.
WebertHest Maybe he's home for the holidays?
What is dogme 95? Also I'm swedish and can understand most of written danish but man, when they open their mouths it's so hard to make the words out haha
Hey funny seeing you here! Is it just me or does Christian look a LOT like Beecher?
Do Pusher also a danish film by Nicolas Winding Refn, the man behind Drive, amazing atmosphere and not in a pleasant way
Those beer cans are eventually going to form a pyramid, aren't they.
Little Otik tomorrow?
💚
I saw this as a play in London years ago with my college, tbh I didn't know it had a film. I thought the play was mediocre at best but everyone else really loved it. Maybe the subject with the tone works better as a film, will have to check it out.
maybe it was a shitty production, because the actual film itself is actually quite powerful, and it does lend itself for a proper theater/play version.
"Very hungry baby" prediction: Little Otik. A fabulous little Czech horror film with unbelievable stop motion and a story just weird enough to get away with anything it wants.
Will it be Oric the stop motion film🤗
Even though they're very different in their philosophies, it seems like dogma 95 has a lot of similarities with mumble core, as far as production styles are concerned
Hey George, whats happening with the Kubrick series? Are you going to continue it?
I wish I could find the article about several directors who claimed they made Dogme 95 films but later admitted they cheated on many of the rules.
I wouldn't mind watching a video about the Muppet movies. Maybe something like the series of "How _____ movies have changed."
Were you on your lunch break at work recording this?
How can someone produce such a film and enter a competition?
i was just rewatching lars von trier calling himself a nazi at cannes several years back. coincidences
Just making sure.. you know he was joking right? :P
Nobody got the joke. He actually reminded me a lot about myself when i'm telling an edgy joke to my friends and family and realize i'm not on the internet…
I love Georg, but, I miss the co-host. Lava Lamp doesn't say much, but, he has a quiet charm.
I guess Georg Rockall-Schmidt likes obscure movies.
Not a bad thing.
better than all the marvel-reviewing fanboys
So this is what Ulrich Thomsen did before Banshee.
Is it some kind of filter or does your camera have the DT's?
"Has a sexual element", "weird", and has a "very hungry baby"-it's Eraserhead
Or possibly Little Otik, who knows
I guess you're right, can't remember how hungry the baby in Braindead was though.
Is it little otik?
"It's Alive".....?
No, I guess he wasn't hungry, just really pissed off.
Is this a series of videos where you mention films in passing?
Sam Fagence Basically. One short video per day IIRC.
Eraserhead tomorrow?
Ah, he's reading the aul RaPo.
LITTLE OTIK ?
What? The killer baby movie?
Is Blair Witch a dogma 95 film then? It follows all the rules.
who else try to find any relevant between the dogma 95 and learning method ?:D
Esta película es una joya de los trapos sucios de una familia acomodada o como otras que no reconocen sus errores del pasado.. El jet set es parte de esas hipocrecias
I like lamp....
im calling it next film is greedy guts
If dogme 95 rules are canon to anything then a great portion of vines from back in the day would qualify (not an original observation). But in regards the first time I ever EVER saw stellan Skarsgard on screen was Thor (sue me) and I always saw him as a wholesome person (who prob is in real life). I never thought in my life time I would see his cock, balls, and taint on multiple occasions. If I could sum up my take on Lars von triers career it would be “Thanks Lars, I hate it. Especially Dogville.” It’s almost like watching a train wreck you can’t look away from.
It's pronounced [ 'dorv-meh ] or [ˈdɒwmə]
'orv' as in _Orwell_ , 'meh' as in _metal_
cheers!
I love understading it ( what they say in the movie ) it is Danish Btw
Do you really bet on races while wearing a trenchcoat and drinking cheap beer or is it just some clichee you like to pull off (nothing wrong with that btw, I think it's pretty funny)? I tried betting on horses a few times, but only very little money. Once I won enough to buy a snack for me and my friends ...
It thought it was a Swedish movie.
how dare you :P
I hope your divorce with the lava lamp is clean and you can still be friends. Some marriages just aren't meant to last.
"one of the pest uses"
God's eye 👁 is watching 👀 over me through the evergreens 🌲 (the moon 🌙 is God's eye in my view ...who knows) tonight God's eye, is deep, with a medium of anger 🎰🧸
Sorry to inform you but Dogme 95 was created only for monetary reasons. Trier fessed up some years ago that the reason they did it was because the studio (They owned) had very little money and wanted to save some money in their productions. They used Dogme 95 as an excuse for "Artistic" reasons.
after lars von trier and thomas Vinterberg started dogme style filmmaking, the Danish people started to abuse it and used it way wrong. but i'm glad that it's almost dead, because filmmaking means (in my opinion) putting an effort for every possible thing on screen and not be lazy and put fucking effort on whitebalance and stopping that sickening handheld puke shit. btw a movie called (Hævnen) from Denmark, won a fucking oscar and golden globe (i don't really care about oscar and golden globe) and the movie is one of the worst that have probably won an oscar !!!.
good video btw :)
Aningaaq Møller Eh, don't really agree. The point of the limitations is too force you to sharpen your other tools. This can turn out some bad movies but also very impressive ones when you think of the limitations they had. And if you get too maximalist, getting everything you can on screen, you end up being either Kubrick or Michael bay. And being on the wrong end of that spectrum is suicide
the point that i'm saying is putting an effort and not buying tools. i know how it feels to have a huge limitation, i used to film on my small phone Sony Ericsson k800i and i didn't get seasick by watching them and i'm not saying that mine where good at all. i'm saying it's sickening to abuse handheld for a while and looks like the cameraman is drunk or something. i hope you get my point a little better.
The swoops and jerks of handheld can make a movie feel like a ship in a storm. If every movie is like that it could certainly get sickening after a while.
0:08 #Farting
These are mostly about sex..... mostly.
0:19 Ew I thought it was Trump.