The “New Talkies” of the last decade have been defined as “DIY (Do It Yourself) Cinema” “Bedhead Cinema”, and the most known (and resented) “Mumblecore”, This sudden New American Independent movement emphasized what Dennis Lim, of the New York Times, called “a low-key naturalism, low-fi production values and a low-volumechatter” and each of these overlooked works displayed an intimate courage to tell very fragile and human stories, something that was very refreshing when compared to to contemporary Hollywood narratives of the new millenium.
THE NEW YEAR PARADE
YEAR: 2008
FORMAT: digital
ASPECT: 1.33
RT: 85 min
Two siblings in Philadelphia contemplate the effects of their parents divorce while the family prepares for the Mummer's New Year Parade.