Windows
Windows

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Windows

1974
Movie
4 min
English

A sort of documentary on the people known to have fallen out of windows in a certain time frame in a certain geographical location. One of Greenaway's early short films.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Gordon WillisGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man, wrongfully accused of murder, becomes obsessed with his neighbor's wife and her son. He manipulates the son into helping him get revenge on those who framed him. The film delves into themes of obsession, manipulation, and the dark side of human nature.

Critical Reception

Gordon Willis's directorial debut, 'Windows' received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its slow pacing and a bleak, unsettling tone as drawbacks, though some acknowledged Willis's distinctive visual style. The film struggled to find an audience and is largely considered a lesser-known work in Willis's otherwise acclaimed career.

What Reviewers Say

  • Ponderous and grim, with an uncomfortable voyeuristic element.

  • Visually striking but narratively weak, failing to engage.

  • A bleak psychological thriller that feels more disturbing than insightful.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Windows' is largely unavailable, but available comments suggest a divisive film, with some viewers finding its dark themes and unsettling atmosphere compelling, while others found it slow and unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

Cinematographer Gordon Willis, renowned for his work on films like 'The Godfather' and 'All the President's Men,' directed 'Windows' as his only feature film directorial effort.

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