Daguerrotype
dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa · 2016
The pursuit of passion can lead to both profound connection and destructive obsession.
"Daguerrotype" masterfully intertwines themes of obsession and memory through the lens of an archaic photographic process, creating a haunting exploration of familial bonds that blurs the lines between love and madness. Its muted aesthetic and slow pacing invite viewers into a world where the past lingers like a specter, compelling them to reflect on the shadows that shape our lives.
An aging photographer's obsession with an early form of photography draws his assistant and daughter into a work of mystery.
Talking points
- the nature of obsession
- the interplay of memory and photography
- familial dynamics
- the representation of horror in art
