THE MAKING OF A DEATHBED follows a playwright, Sylvia, who is unable to finish the last scene of their play. As opening night approaches, Sylvia and their tight knit cast of actors, replay dreams and nightmares of the past, float in a sea of grief, and ultimately collaborate in the making of a deathbed.
Directed by Lilly Dickinson
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6.5★ · 10/09/22
“nobody wins.”
(tl;dr at end) the making of a deathbed dives into a theme that’s maybe the most difficult and loaded concept a human can explore — grief, loss, and mortality. unsurprisingly, it has its stumbles, but it’s presented with so much care and attention that it pulls at the viewer’s thoughts nonetheless.
performance-wise, austin lopez absolutely kills it. the rest of the cast occasionally struggles to keep up, but they are dedicated and their determination and collective passion shows.
dickinson’s directing choices place the audience right beside the group as they create their piece, making one feel as if they themselves are part of the process. through intimate camera angles and creative, artistic physical choices, they place a viewer perfectly within their narrative. the way they showcase the formation of this small community is exceptionally eccentric and pure, and their work is absolutely the highlight of the film.
the result of the cast and crew’s hard work is a charming and impactful piece of art. it’s imperfect and clumsy at times, but the heart and meaning shows through. i’m really glad i had the opportunity to enjoy and learn from this group and their art!
tl;dr: dickinson’s directing and austin lopez’s performance lead a heartfelt and meaningful yet slightly clumsy film that captures an audience’s emotions in a very genuine way.
(tl;dr at end) the making of a deathbed dives into a theme that’s maybe the most difficult and loaded concept a human can explore — grief, loss, and mortality. unsurprisingly, it has its stumbles, but it’s presented with so much care and attention that it pulls at the viewer’s thoughts nonetheless.
performance-wise, austin lopez absolutely kills it. the rest of the cast occasionally struggles to keep up, but they are dedicated and their determination and collective passion shows.
dickinson’s directing choices place the audience right beside the group as they create their piece, making one feel as if they themselves are part of the process. through intimate camera angles and creative, artistic physical choices, they place a viewer perfectly within their narrative. the way they showcase the formation of this small community is exceptionally eccentric and pure, and their work is absolutely the highlight of the film.
the result of the cast and crew’s hard work is a charming and impactful piece of art. it’s imperfect and clumsy at times, but the heart and meaning shows through. i’m really glad i had the opportunity to enjoy and learn from this group and their art!
tl;dr: dickinson’s directing and austin lopez’s performance lead a heartfelt and meaningful yet slightly clumsy film that captures an audience’s emotions in a very genuine way.
“nobody wins.”
(tl;dr at end) the making of a deathbed dives into a theme that’s maybe the most difficult and loaded concept a human can explore — grief, loss, and mortality. unsurprisingly, it has its stumbles, but it’s presented with so much care and attention that it pulls at the viewer’s thoughts nonetheless.
performance-wise, austin lopez absolutely kills it. the rest of the cast occasionally struggles to keep up, but they are dedicated and their determination and collective passion shows.
dickinson’s directing choices place the audience right beside the group as they create their piece, making one feel as if they themselves are part of the process. through intimate camera angles and creative, artistic physical choices, they place a viewer perfectly within their narrative. the way they showcase the formation of this small community is exceptionally eccentric and pure, and their work is absolutely the highlight of the film.
the result of the cast and crew’s hard work is a charming and impactful piece of art. it’s imperfect and clumsy at times, but the heart and meaning shows through. i’m really glad i had the opportunity to enjoy and learn from this group and their art!
tl;dr: dickinson’s directing and austin lopez’s performance lead a heartfelt and meaningful yet slightly clumsy film that captures an audience’s emotions in a very genuine way.
(tl;dr at end) the making of a deathbed dives into a theme that’s maybe the most difficult and loaded concept a human can explore — grief, loss, and mortality. unsurprisingly, it has its stumbles, but it’s presented with so much care and attention that it pulls at the viewer’s thoughts nonetheless.
performance-wise, austin lopez absolutely kills it. the rest of the cast occasionally struggles to keep up, but they are dedicated and their determination and collective passion shows.
dickinson’s directing choices place the audience right beside the group as they create their piece, making one feel as if they themselves are part of the process. through intimate camera angles and creative, artistic physical choices, they place a viewer perfectly within their narrative. the way they showcase the formation of this small community is exceptionally eccentric and pure, and their work is absolutely the highlight of the film.
the result of the cast and crew’s hard work is a charming and impactful piece of art. it’s imperfect and clumsy at times, but the heart and meaning shows through. i’m really glad i had the opportunity to enjoy and learn from this group and their art!
tl;dr: dickinson’s directing and austin lopez’s performance lead a heartfelt and meaningful yet slightly clumsy film that captures an audience’s emotions in a very genuine way.
