The Thin Place #5: Illusion and Objectification in ALPS
The Thin Place
English - May 26, 2015 00:57 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBTV & Film Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this special episode that arrives in conjunction with AFI Fest, Ken and Todd discuss the new film from Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, ALPS. The film follows an organization of individuals that are hired to impersonate dead loved ones in order to help with the grieving process. But will that really be effective? Can illusion ever equal reality? Tune in as Ken and Todd examine the complex themes running through this unique film.