A medical doctor discovers a large malignant tumor on a patient’s breast, prompting reflections on mortality and denial in Ross McElwee's 1993 film.
“Love, family, and the search for better camera angles.”
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A medical doctor discovers a large malignant tumor on a patient’s breast, prompting reflections on mortality and denial in Ross McElwee's 1993 film.
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Ross McElwee returns to his father's house after the sudden death of his father, a medical doctor. He reflects on personal losses, including the deaths of his grandmother and mother, and his wife's miscarriage. McElwee visits his friend Charleen, who struggles with the aftermath of her husband's suicide. Conversations with his brother about mortality and denial unfold as McElwee documents these experiences. The film culminates with the birth of his son, prompting further contemplation on life and family.
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Why Watch
- See Ross McElwee's personal reflections on grief and family.
- Meet Charleen, who faces the aftermath of her husband's death.
- Find out how McElwee captures life through his camera lens.
Did You Know
- Ross McElwee's father died suddenly within a week of his wife's miscarriage.
- Charleen's husband died in an arson/suicide incident at their home.
- McElwee's mother had died of cancer ten years before the events of the film.
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Who directed the documentary Time Indefinite?
Time Indefinite was directed by Ross McElwee.
What significant life events does Ross McElwee document in Time Indefinite?
Ross McElwee documents his marriage, the death of his grandmother, his wife's miscarriage, and the sudden death of his father.
What tragic event occurs to Charleen in Time Indefinite?
Charleen's husband sets fire to their house and dies in an arson/suicide.
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