The Earth Mover

2022
10m

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The allegorical portrait of a modern prospector, digging through the process of discovery, in search of his earthly purpose.The allegorical portrait of a modern prospector, digging through the process of discovery, in search of his earthly purpose.The allegorical portrait of a modern prospector, digging through the process of discovery, in search of his earthly purpose.

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9.1/10

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Trivia
In the opening sequence (shot in Lone Pine, CA) during a moving time-lapse, a shooting star can be seen streaking across the sky. The filmmaker did not realize he had captured the shooting star until after the first private screening, where a film writer noticed it and commented that a similar thing occurred during the making of "Jaws": During a night sequence on the Orca in which Brody loads his revolver, a shooting star can be seen in the background (which was not noticed by director Stephen Spielberg until later).

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10/10

Reminds me of old westerns, a tribute to the land.

I was brought to a screening of this film, and I was surprised. I wouldn't say I'm an independent film fan, I have gone to a few other festivals and they can be a bit... Intense, dramatic or just so heavy with an agenda. And often you are left drained at the end. I think that's what a lot of indie film makers think is needed to be a "good independent film".

"The Earth Mover" was fun and fancy. It was the kind of movie you want to see in a theater, because the sound is so immersive that it makes you feel connected to what the character is experiencing, like you're with him on the journey. There's a deeper meaning too, but it's never forced. I was impressed and I am going to follow the guy who made it to see what else he comes up with.

If you can find it see it!