The Evening Redness in the South

This is a fascinating film that takes you on a journey through the ordinary world but with each frame revealing beauty and a strange mystery. Visually stunning, the lack of dialogue means you have to work to understand the narrative but meaning is ultimately found in the beautiful cinematography, excellent acting and perfectly pitched score. This is a film that stays with you.

When I heard about this experimental film, non-narrative films I'd seen from the likes of Stan Brakhage came to mind. What I watched was a film full of the same visual poetry and a similar existential line of enquiry; but a film that felt much more narratively driven than expected. The Evening Redness in the South takes you on a vivid journey from nihilism to hope through the connection and cohesiveness of seemingly disconnected narrative streams all merging to depict sharply our universal fading, finite but ultimately precious human experience of life. Breathtaking cinematography and an inspiring achievement.

I couldn't take my eyes off this exquisite, visually stunning film as I didn't want to miss a single frame. The lush vivid colours are beautiful to behold with artistry dedicated to every single image making a cement mixer as captivating as a skyscape. The film has a mysterious quality - you see snapshots of relationships, dreams, memories that make you curious about the characters. Because there are no words you aren't told the story, you feel it. The subtle soundtrack is the perfect accompaniment to those mesmerising images. I hope one day I will get to see this intriguing, rewarding and memorable film in all its glory on a big screen.

From the lyrical title to the end credits, The Evening Redness in the South is a feast for the senses. An unusual film with no dialogue, it is cinematic storytelling using every other means: beautiful cinematography; appealing diegetic and non-diegetic soundscape and score; and captivatingly still performances that suggest the narrative. Highly recommended viewing.

A very different and unusual film. Although very beautiful, it is slow moving and requires a lot patience. However, if you are willing to 'go with the flow', it can be both poignant and, at times, strangely moving. The performances are a particular standout. Although none seem to be trained actors, there's an authenticity and freshness to each role and I'm sure some will go on to greater things. I was skeptical at first but very pleasantly surprised by the immersive experience.