Bait is quite an extraordinary film . Set in Cornwall , it's about the influx of summer tourists and how the fishing industry is dying , but that not the half of it .
This look and sounds absolutely amazing . Shot on 16mm wind up cameras , it could have been filmed in the 40's or 50's , If it wasn't for the obvious signs that it's set in the 21st century . It was also filmed with no sound which was added later and for me , this is what makes this film so brilliant .
The sounds are clumsy and exaggerated and the dialogue feels like they are speaking a different language at times , yet it's clear what is being said and why .
Some of the footage of the ocean is breathtaking and it being shot in black and white makes the different light look almost Bronte-ish and the same goes for the facial close ups .
Bait is full of symbolism such as Martin the fisherman's old house that now belongs to tourists is full of nets and fishing regalia despite them being partly the cause for why the industry is dead on its feet while the fridge is packed with Prosecco.
The only movie I can compare this to is the Lighthouse. Both are very similar and both are amazing movies .
In fact I think I like this better .
Highly recommended.
This look and sounds absolutely amazing . Shot on 16mm wind up cameras , it could have been filmed in the 40's or 50's , If it wasn't for the obvious signs that it's set in the 21st century . It was also filmed with no sound which was added later and for me , this is what makes this film so brilliant .
The sounds are clumsy and exaggerated and the dialogue feels like they are speaking a different language at times , yet it's clear what is being said and why .
Some of the footage of the ocean is breathtaking and it being shot in black and white makes the different light look almost Bronte-ish and the same goes for the facial close ups .
Bait is full of symbolism such as Martin the fisherman's old house that now belongs to tourists is full of nets and fishing regalia despite them being partly the cause for why the industry is dead on its feet while the fridge is packed with Prosecco.
The only movie I can compare this to is the Lighthouse. Both are very similar and both are amazing movies .
In fact I think I like this better .
Highly recommended.