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My Chair and I
Shut away in his home, at the top of a very steep staircase of thirty steps, Enzo Del Re manages—though not without effort—to bend the world to himself rather than be bent by it. A Puglian storyteller of extraordinary evocative power, Enzo Del Re is also a musician of remarkable innovative ability in musical production and in the use of humble, makeshift instruments. An icon of Apulian music, little known yet overwhelming once discovered. Through his story, three important decades of the Italian cultural scene are retraced, from Nanni Ricordi to Dario Fo, all the way to Nuova Scena and the Circoli Ottobre. Then darkness, and today the rediscovery of Del Re at the May Day concert in 2010 alongside Vinicio Capossela. Today he claims that he “did not fight for a pension, but for the revolution.”
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Plot Summary
This short documentary offers a personal and artistic exploration of the relationship between a man and his chair. It delves into the quiet moments of life and the often-overlooked objects that become part of our daily existence. The film uses a minimalist approach to highlight the profound connection that can form between a person and an inanimate object.
Critical Reception
As a very short, experimental documentary, "My Chair and I" received limited but generally positive attention within niche film communities. It was praised for its unique perspective and contemplative nature. Audience reactions were varied, with some appreciating its artistic merit and others finding it too abstract or uneventful.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its unconventional subject matter and intimate portrayal.
Praised for its minimalist aesthetic and philosophical undertones.
Found by some to be too brief and understated to fully engage.
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Fun Fact
The entire film was shot and directed by Jonathan G. T. Smith himself, acting as the sole subject and creator, emphasizing a deeply personal artistic vision.
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