Slow

Slow chronicles the burgeoning relationship between filmmaker Køle Frost and their partner, Danielle Hessler-Kaufman, over the course of one year. Filmed entirely on MiniDV tapes, the documentary captures intimate moments, everyday routines, and the quiet evolution of their connection. It explores themes of love, commitment, and the passage of time through a deeply personal lens.

Slow garnered significant critical acclaim for its unique artistic approach and its tender, authentic portrayal of a relationship. Critics praised its intimate storytelling, experimental aesthetic, and its thoughtful exploration of love and intimacy in the digital age. The film was particularly lauded for its vulnerability and its ability to create a profound emotional resonance with its audience.

• Praised for its raw intimacy and experimental, lo-fi aesthetic.

• Lauded for its honest and vulnerable exploration of modern romance.

• Celebrated for its unique perspective on time, memory, and connection.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's honest and intimate depiction of a relationship, finding it relatable and emotionally resonant. Many highlighted the unique visual style as a refreshing change and found the film's exploration of love to be authentic and touching.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival 2021.

The entire film was shot on MiniDV tapes, a format largely obsolete by the time of filming, which contributes to its distinct nostalgic and intimate visual texture.