Temporary Color
Temporary Color

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Temporary Color

2016
Movie
14 min
English

A true crime concert doc about David Byrne and two escaped convicts.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Blake ScottGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling painter, plagued by self-doubt and a failing relationship, embarks on a desperate journey to find inspiration and meaning. As his grip on reality loosens, he becomes entangled in a dangerous obsession with a mysterious woman and the city's underbelly. His art and life begin to blur, leading him down a path of self-destruction and a quest for ephemeral beauty.

Critical Reception

Temporary Color received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often highlighted its ambitious visual style and a compelling central performance, though some found its narrative to be somewhat opaque or overly indulgent. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating its artistic leanings but occasionally finding it too slow-paced or thematically dense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking cinematography and moody atmosphere.

  • The film's exploration of artistic struggle and mental deterioration is compelling.

  • Some critics found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying.

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Fun Fact

Director Blake Scott also stars as the lead actor in the film and reportedly wrote the script in a very short period, drawing inspiration from his own artistic experiences.

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