Born from Pain
France
2008
32 Min
Black and White
1.85:1
Subtitled in English
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Synopsis
Survivor of a family massacre as a child, Monica is an entirely isolated human being, withdrawn and socially disconnected. Drifting into a life of prostitution to survive, she begins to collect the sperm of her clients with the intention of inseminating herself. Months later, a child is born, who she keeps locked in a dark room with only a single window to the world beyond: a television.
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Alex & Niko
Alex & Niko are core members and directors for the International Film Collective ‘Subvex’, whose guerilla direct to cinema / screening distribution actions have begun to gather momentum in Paris, France (2010).
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House of Leaves
10Jul10
Spot on. Extremely relevant and very well-made. There's really a lot to like here, but it contains my favorite use of Ode to Joy in some time. I'd love to see it theatrically.
PolarisDiB
9Jul10
The story reminded me of Being There, the ending of Videodrome, the sound design of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, the intertitles of Un Chien Andalou, the ending credits of A Clockwork Orange, and the music of Don Hertzfeldt's animations. The best parts are the 360degree spins that encompassed an entire roomful of action. Don't quite get why she couldn't just inseminate herself by not using the condoms...
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Metacinematic construction
By PolarisDiB on July 9, 2010
Admittedly, more of this film reminds me of other movies than anything. The premise reminds me of Being There, the reveal of Videodrome, some of the ways sound were used was a lot like in Henry: Portrait… read review
Lingers long after the credits have faded to black
By Agustina on June 3, 2010
Not many films have left me in a state of utter silence. Not many films have lingered in my mind after watching them. I’ve always felt this is the mark of a true auteur: the ability of making his… read review
Long Live the New Flesh!
By Blue K, Custodian of the Cinematheque on June 2, 2010
Several intertitles divide this most disturbing short film. The very first one states, “This film is based on a true story.” Open-minded viewers who manage to sit through the film—which poses a challenge… read review
Born From Pain.
By 1126185415 on May 22, 2010
After reading the synopsis, I was fairly intrigued by the premise the film proposed and decided that I should give it a go. In the end, however, what I saw almost completely dissatisfied me. Besides… read review
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