Aftermath
Aftermath was the pilot for an unsold TV series called "The Code of Jonathan West"; it aired as part of The General Electric Theater. The film takes place just after the Civil War, in a small southern town – war-ravaged, impoverished, and seething with hatred and resentment.
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Plot Summary
This is a short film that appears to be a prelude or a companion piece to Michelangelo Antonioni's feature film 'L'Avventura'. It visually explores themes of emptiness and searching within a desolate landscape.
Critical Reception
As a short prelude to a major film, 'Aftermath' received minimal direct critical attention. Its impact is primarily assessed in relation to 'L'Avventura', where it serves to set a mood of existential unease and isolation.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually evocative and atmospheric.
- Sets a somber and contemplative tone.
- Serves as an effective mood piece for its companion film.
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Fun Fact
Often considered a 'prologue' or a 'prelude' to Antonioni's more famous film 'L'Avventura', it was included in some releases of the latter.
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