Terrence Nance: AN OVERSIMPLIFICATION OF HER BEAUTY (2012)--ND/NF
"Terence Nance is a romantic. . . Every word and every frame contained within this charming cinematic ode furthers that impression, ultimately saying less about the real-world object of Nance's affection, Namik Minter, than it does about its quixotic author, still naive enough to think making a film about his feelings can sway hers. While Minter remains resolutely unavailable, hip auds are likely to fall for this endearing love poem . . . Still, as the work of one young man bursting with inspiration, the film is a giddy thing to absorb, allowing complete strangers to witness someone performing open-heart surgery on himself. The animated sequences are especially impressive, storyboarded by Nance and handed over to others for a range of different visual styles."--VARIETY. The film by this young African American artist, musician, and filmmaker debuted at Sundance and was shown at Rotterdam. This is not just a love poem, but an analysis of emotional memory. Nance is from Dallas, studied in Boston, New York, and Cape Town, and has lived in Paris. He now lives in Brooklyn. This really is a new director, new film. From a promising filmmaker who might be the next Spike Lee.
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