The Shape of Things
dir. Neil LaBute · 2003
Being alive involves the complex interplay between personal transformation and the influence of relationships, often challenging one's identity and values.
"The Shape of Things" is a provocative exploration of love and art, where transformation comes at a cost. Neil LaBute's incisive dialogue and darkly comedic undertones challenge viewers to confront the ethical boundaries of relationships and the nature of self-identity.
Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.
Talking points
- the ethics of love and art
- the nature of self-transformation
- the impact of relationships on personal identity
- the role of manipulation in intimacy
