Film, On Stories

When I think about film and capturing stories on film, I think about the relationships between the actors, the film maker, and the filming process. When I watch the films made by Nathaniel Hansen, I am immediately drawn to the story. If I had to describe what it is about the films that I think make the films so good, I could easily assign value to the people and the stories they tell. However, the clarity of these films as well as the accompanying music must be of equal contributing value. Isn't the presentation and environment which these stories told also intriguing?

I think that the dilemma of assigning value is often resolved by making general statements. "It was an amazing film", is easier said than "it was great story telling, beautiful music, excellent camera angles, etc. I can discuss these distinguishing elements forever and I’m sure those in film school do! I'm envious! I’m sure I’ll write more about the fascinating theme of assigning value in the future! Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy watching Gilbert work and hearing his story as much as I do! God bless him & Nathaniel!
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