The Jump

Filmmaker Kirsten Johnson revisits and reimagines her family's past through home movies and interviews. She grapples with the idea of death and memory, blending personal history with broader philosophical questions about existence and the nature of reality.

The Jump received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative approach to documentary filmmaking and its deeply personal exploration of memory and mortality. Critics lauded Kirsten Johnson's directorial vision and her ability to craft a film that is both intimate and universally resonant.

• Praised for its unique blend of personal narrative and philosophical inquiry.

• Hailed as a masterclass in editing and experimental documentary.

• Recognized for its profound and moving exploration of family, memory, and loss.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's emotional depth and thought-provoking themes, with many appreciating its unconventional structure and poetic sensibility. Some viewers found it intensely personal, while others connected with its universal reflections on life and death.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, and won the Truer Than Fiction Award at the Independent Spirit Awards.

The film originated from Kirsten Johnson's desire to create a 'sequel' to her previous documentary, 'Cameraperson,' exploring her own family history after a period of intense personal reflection.