United States / Sep 30, 1990 / New York Film Festival
48min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Through a series of twenty six short stories, a girl describes the childhood events that shaped her ideas about fatherhood, family relations, work and play. As the stories unfold, a dual portrait emerges: that of a father who cared more for his career than for his family, and of a daughter who was deeply affected by his behavior. Working in counterpoint to the forceful text are sensual black and white images that depict both the extraordinary and ordinary events of daily life. Together, they create a formally complex and emotionally intense film.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sink or Swim |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Downstream Productions |
| Release date | 30 settembre 1990 |
| Writer | Su Friedrich |
| Editing | Su Friedrich |
| Cinematography | Su Friedrich |
| Assistant directors | Su Friedrich |
| Camera operators | Su Friedrich |
| Additional photography | Su Friedrich |
Release dates
Premiere
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