Artsanity

A wonderful little film. Explores the isolation, disillusionment, and anxiety many of us felt during quarantining. The imagery here is quite powerful, as the dialogue is sparse and the story of this lonely artist is told almost exclusively through visual clues. The haunting depiction of New York City during lockdown is a moment frozen in time, that is simultaneously static and frenetic all at once. The actor's performance is visceral, chilling, and maddening (in a good way). Definitely a must-watch for those who enjoy cerebral, thought-provoking work that is not in the least but scared to make you feel uncomfortable. In fact, that seems to be one of its deliciously agitating goals.

Aleksandar Kostic delivers a real and relatable depiction of the isolation and craziness we felt during the pandemic, but with an imaginative and exciting twist. Filmed during the pandemic, you can see the strange emptiness that the dark and deserted streets project. James (Jimmy Dalton) is a photographer in New York City during the pandemic. Even before he opens his eyes in the opening scene you're on his side, and you wish to learn more of his backstory. Arselajda Buraku plays a mysterious girl who haunts and enchants him. Artsanity is mind-bending and beautiful. I highly recommend watching this film.

Artsanity is a great example of independent filmmaking, which shows how much can be accomplished by highly talented people with an original idea despite a shoestring budget. All the elements are on a very high level - the camera, the acting, the directing. The movie successfully captures the raw emotion of a unique period in NYC history, the COVID-19 pandemic, when the tragedy mixed with the surreal. At the same time, the storyline transcends into a powerful depiction of loneliness and alienation in the modern world. I look forward to seeing more excellent work from this director and actors...