Life (EOTWS)

End Of The Week Shorts #7.2 extract: Life (1993)

This is a beautiful cinematic poem by Artavazd Peleshyan that explores the pain and labour associated with birth, life and its propagation. Wonderfully shot with intricate cinematography this short has a rich atmosphere that perfectly puts you in a reflective mood. However, the true substance of this film certainly lies in the experience of the narrative rather than the aphorisms it motivates. In such, without words, just imagery, this short is an articulate enough exploration of the given themes that simply requires viewing.