Cathedrals
Cathedrals

Cathedrals

2014Movie15 minGerman

The city of Ordos, in the middle of China, was build for a million people yet remains completely empty. Ordos is not so much a place but a symbol of babylonic hype. But nothing will change - as long as people believe.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows the eccentric and often misguided attempts of a man to build a cathedral in his backyard. As he enlists the help of his equally peculiar friends and family, his grand vision descends into a series of chaotic and comical misadventures. The film explores themes of faith, obsession, and the absurdity of human endeavor.

Critical Reception

Cathedrals received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It was largely overlooked due to its limited release and unconventional format. Reviewers often pointed to its meandering plot and lack of clear direction as significant drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with its comedic timing and narrative focus.
  • Kevin Smith's signature humor feels lost in this less focused mockumentary.
  • Lacks the punch and coherence expected from a directorial effort.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's limited release and lack of widespread distribution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a mockumentary style and was part of Kevin Smith's larger plan to create a "True North Trilogy" of films, though the other two installments were never produced.

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