Clouds (film)
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Clouds is a 2000 film written and directed by Don Thompson and produced by Will Arntz
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, and ultimately understanding that love must be a part of any complete description of the universe.
reviewer called Clouds "the dumbest intelligent movie I've ever seen," while Film Threat said
Despite these mixed reviews, Clouds was awarded the "Feature Film Award" at the 1999 New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
and the "Premio Nuovo" at the 1999 Brooklyn International Film Festival
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William Arntz
William Arntz is an American film director and producer, most notable for directing What the Bleep Do We Know?-Filmography:* 2000 - Clouds * 2004 - What the Bleep Do We Know?...
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Synopsis
Clouds tells the story of a physicist (Michael Patrick Gaffney) trying to come to terms with the cosmosCosmos
In the general sense, a cosmos is an orderly or harmonious system. It originates from the Greek term κόσμος , meaning "order" or "ornament" and is antithetical to the concept of chaos. Today, the word is generally used as a synonym of the word Universe . The word cosmos originates from the same root...
, and ultimately understanding that love must be a part of any complete description of the universe.
Cast
- Michael Patrick Gaffney as Robert St. John, the physicist.
- Jennifer Jordan Day as Beatrice, his love interest
- Richard Barrows as Tab
- Rob NilssonRob NilssonRob Nilsson is an American independent film director, writer, and sometimes actor. He has won the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Sundance Grand Jury Prize.-Early life and education:...
as Frank - Patricia Ann Rubens as Mrs. Martin
Reception
The New York TimesThe New York Times
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reviewer called Clouds "the dumbest intelligent movie I've ever seen," while Film Threat said
- Though Clouds is not a perfect film, the actors make most of the more stilted dialog work, and even the slowest paced moments feature nicely composed visuals from DP Gary Lindsay. By the time we come to the final message “go and love some more” (effectively appropriated from Harold and MaudeHarold and MaudeHarold and Maude is a 1971 American dark comedy film directed by Hal Ashby and released by Paramount Pictures. It incorporates elements of dark humor and existentialist drama, with a plot that revolves around the exploits of a young man intrigued with death, Harold...
) it’s apparent that the film is just a good, solid effort with an intriguing plot, and an impressive directorial debut for Thompson.
Despite these mixed reviews, Clouds was awarded the "Feature Film Award" at the 1999 New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival is a film screening event in various American cities. It was founded in 1993, and its website claims it has been recognized by the film and entertainment industry as one of the leading film events on the independent festival circuit...
and the "Premio Nuovo" at the 1999 Brooklyn International Film Festival
Brooklyn International Film Festival
The Brooklyn Film Festival ', prior to 2011 called the Brooklyn International Film Festival ' is an independent film festival held every June in Brooklyn, New York...
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