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Deep Dive: Twenty Questions (2017)

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Twenty Questions
Twenty Questions features twenty individuals from diverse backgrounds, each isolated in a room for the duration of a 400-foot roll of 16mm film, which lasts 11 minutes. They respond to the same set of twenty questions, allowing for spontaneous and varied answers. The film captures the essence of their experiences as they navigate their thoughts amidst potential distractions in their surroundings. Originally shot in 1987, this short film was later released in 2017 with a total runtime of 60 minutes. The unique format of the film, with its focus on individual responses in a confined space, creates an intimate atmosphere that invites viewers to reflect on the nature of personal expression and the impact of environment on communication.

Why Watch

  • •See twenty unique perspectives in one film.
  • •Find out how environment affects personal expression.
  • •Meet diverse individuals answering the same questions.

Did You Know

•The film features twenty participants answering the same twenty questions.
•Each participant is locked alone in a room for 11 minutes.
•The film was originally shot in 1987 and released in 2017.
•The film uses a 400-foot roll of 16mm film for its duration.

Perfect For

Short film enthusiastsPsychology of communicationExperimental film lovers