Gus Van Sant's Constant Thematic and Cinematic Elements
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.

Native Bigfoot is a thoughtful examination of the First Nations and Native American perspectives on the subject of Bigfoot.
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
A story of a magical dragon brings great representation for Chinese culture.
We are constantly being pushed to move on from mishaps and negative feelings. What happens if we're not ready to do so?
The film blends reality and the supernatural world together, leaving the viewer unsure of what’s real and what’s merely a figment of Michael’s agitated imagination.
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Gritty and bleak are the best words to describe this film. There’s nothing happy about it.