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.

Engineer Yusupov from the Research Institute of Automation, the project manager, once comes to the conclusion that his project is outdated. The hero finds another, truly innovative solution and starts the work anew, although not everyone agrees with his bold decision.
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.
Slumber Party Massacre is a gory film with just enough commentary on sexist excuses, the validity of women's voices, and the inherent feminism of the slasher.
Slip on your favorite dungarees and spend the day on the east coast of New Zealand before the 90s.
Spotlighting the legacy of the legendary Raymond Lewis through the love of a devoted daughter.
An artistic approach to the impact of Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit”.
Treated like a granter of wishes for those earning out of retelling the same tragedy, Marilyn looks like she's caged in different stages of trauma for us to stare at, instead of someone we’ve finally allowed to rest in peace.