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Inertia

  • 2015
  • 18m
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Inertia (2015)
The teaser for a short film adaptation of Franz Kafka's "Before The Law" coming soon. 

During a walk in the woods, a man stumbles upon a gate blocked by a guard who refuses to let him through.  Gaining entry soon becomes his obsession and only goal, to the detriment of all else, including his own physical and mental health.

Written, Directed and Edited by Brian Lederman 
Starring James Nester and Clinton Powell 
Director of Photography: Armando Alvarez 
Assistant Director: Ryun Montenegro 
Sound Recording/Boom Operation: Scott Kliff 
Set Photography: Natalie Shmuel 
Key Grip: Michael Carey
Production Assistant: Frank D'Agosta
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During a walk in the woods a man stumbles upon a gate blocked by a guard who refuses to let him through. Gaining entry quickly becomes his obsession and only goal, to the detriment of all el... Read allDuring a walk in the woods a man stumbles upon a gate blocked by a guard who refuses to let him through. Gaining entry quickly becomes his obsession and only goal, to the detriment of all else, including his own physical and mental health.During a walk in the woods a man stumbles upon a gate blocked by a guard who refuses to let him through. Gaining entry quickly becomes his obsession and only goal, to the detriment of all else, including his own physical and mental health.

  • Director
    • Brian Lederman
  • Writer
    • Brian Lederman
  • Stars
    • James Nester
    • Clinton Powell
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    7
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    • Director
      • Brian Lederman
    • Writer
      • Brian Lederman
    • Stars
      • James Nester
      • Clinton Powell
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    10rtbrenner

    A gritty & creative take on a Kafka classic.

    A gritty and creative take on a Kafka classic that pulls you into a melancholy atmosphere appropriate for this piece. The location, imagery, and setting giving it an unearthly feel that adds to the gravity of this short. The eerie acoustic guitar riffs complement this vibe well. James Nester and Clinton Powell pull this all together with a chilling performance that you could compare to an episode of "The Twilight Zone". Being a long time fan of Indie Filmmaker Brian Lederman's work, this is one of the highlights of his ever expanding catalog.

    Hope to see more like this in the future!

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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      • English
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      • SyncoPatience Productions
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      18 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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