I lived with Macular Degeneration for 10 years. Ran in my family. My grandmother was blind, my mother was blind. I'm in my 60s and my vision is back about 85-90%. I have lived with fear of blindness my whole life. I live with a lot of gratitude, now. I try to keep the fear of its return at bay. Funny to see my face again after 10 years or so. It's lke a stranger in the mirror. This hit very close to home.
I never knew it was possible to regain eyesight after loosing it (I understand it wasn't completely) but still that is fascinating to me. I too have a fear of loosing my eyesight, although one might call it an irrational fear because there is no history in my family, etc. It's just that my eyesight seems to get worse every year and I don't ever see it stabilizing I'm -6 something in both eyes...
thank you...my son is blind...its nearly impossible to convey what he experiences....the lack of connection; the complete absence of "a place to land, to cease soaring endlessly in a black infinite nightsky"...this is eloquent and honest .
I was very fortunate to know him as a master, teacher, colleague and friend. He was and remains the most unusual person and the most unforgettable personality of my life. It was a great pleasure to experience his teaching, lectures and theories.
3 things. First, why was he wearing glasses when he was completely blind? Second, I wonder how they shot the awesome scene where it rained inside the house. Did they use a professional studio set? Third, this was a powerful short film. Really powerful.
What's up with hating on hipsters still ? Shits old already , and weak . Just because you feel inadequate is no reason to hate someone else . People that judge others usually do so because they have very low self esteem , and sign on to the mob mentality of berating someone else , usually so no one takes notice of them and makes fun of them . Then again some people are just pathetic and small minded , and feel the overwhelming need to force their insecurities on others to feel better .
This was great, but what's up with all these non-linear shorts being accepted in Sundance? I'm only on the third short from the playlist, but I haven't seen a linear story yet. The guying digging in the backyard was close, but the ending was left open to so much interpretation... What ever happened to good old fashion story telling? Again, I appreciate films like these, but mostly when I'm in the avant garde mood. But I'll keep going. They're interesting despite the confusion.
This was my daughter, Lorelei's acting debut. Pleased it is so beautiful and moving.
wow congrats to your daughter and on being involved in something so beautiful
+Tatiana Romelus u
This stuck with me for many years
I lived with Macular Degeneration for 10 years. Ran in my family. My grandmother was blind, my mother was blind. I'm in my 60s and my vision is back about 85-90%. I have lived with fear of blindness my whole life.
I live with a lot of gratitude, now. I try to keep the fear of its return at bay. Funny to see my face again after 10 years or so. It's lke a stranger in the mirror. This hit very close to home.
I never knew it was possible to regain eyesight after loosing it (I understand it wasn't completely) but still that is fascinating to me. I too have a fear of loosing my eyesight, although one might call it an irrational fear because there is no history in my family, etc. It's just that my eyesight seems to get worse every year and I don't ever see it stabilizing I'm -6 something in both eyes...
thank you...my son is blind...its nearly impossible to convey what he experiences....the lack of connection; the complete absence of "a place to land, to cease soaring endlessly in a black infinite nightsky"...this is eloquent and honest .
For some reason this made me cry really hard.Thank you for sharing
I was very fortunate to know him as a master, teacher, colleague and friend. He was and remains the most unusual person and the most unforgettable personality of my life.
It was a great pleasure to experience his teaching, lectures and theories.
It is an amazing project and we loved working on it. My son is in the first scene on the ferry and also on the beach in the water.
Awesome :)
A great film doesn't just make you feel, it touches you.
That was incredible, I am speechless
Incredible. Brought me to tears. I have a new appreciation for rain, and of all my senses as well.
This is so beautiful, I've watched it many, many times.
Never look at rain the same again.
Very touching film. Makes me wonder what it would have been like if Beethoven had made a similar video concerning losing his hearing.
i know right?
That's right on the money. There's a brilliant movie about him starring Gary Oldman called "Immortal Beloved".
Sensible and moving. We need more of this in this world.
Beautiful. Definitely the best Sundance short I've seen so far.
Oh my god what a beautiful film representation
Art at its finest.
I'm at a loss for words. I...just... beautiful.
This is filmed so well
Thank you OWSLA and Nest HQ.
I've always wondered what it was like to be blind. This was a very interesting and insightful film and I thank you all for making it. :)
im 29 and totally blind for 2 years is scary and panic to lose it all the sight
So beautiful.
absolutely mesmerizing
Rains define the contours. The sound helps you envision. Life is beyond birth and death, so it seems.
Lovely. Just lovely.
3 things. First, why was he wearing glasses when he was completely blind?
Second, I wonder how they shot the awesome scene where it rained inside the house. Did they use a professional studio set?
Third, this was a powerful short film. Really powerful.
Cognition is beautiful
This is amazing it really brought me to tears.
powerful stuff, really inspiring - this short film has got my vote and more - such a master piece
incredible, i was really touched!..
this is very beautiful. Thanks a lot.
it took me somewhere else
amazing job (y)
God forbid I hope the same thing isn't happening to me :(
amazing!
Very well done
Lovely video !
"Ineluctable modality of the visible." -- James Joyce
this is buetiful
very good
Awesome
Less then 1,000 views? really?
What's up with hating on hipsters still ? Shits old already , and weak . Just because you feel inadequate is no reason to hate someone else . People that judge others usually do so because they have very low self esteem , and sign on to the mob mentality of berating someone else , usually so no one takes notice of them and makes fun of them . Then again some people are just pathetic and small minded , and feel the overwhelming need to force their insecurities on others to feel better .
Why is he wearing glasses?
what genre could you say this is??? :)
Why does he wear glasses if he's blind?
+Kevin coffey xD
Being blind doesn't mean seeing "all black". 90% of blind people have some vision. A lot of blind people
wear glasses.
he felt naked without it
You can see your left shoulder with your right eye - Bullshitter!
...Just joking very moving and fascinating piece of cinema...
This was great, but what's up with all these non-linear shorts being accepted in Sundance? I'm only on the third short from the playlist, but I haven't seen a linear story yet. The guying digging in the backyard was close, but the ending was left open to so much interpretation... What ever happened to good old fashion story telling?
Again, I appreciate films like these, but mostly when I'm in the avant garde mood.
But I'll keep going. They're interesting despite the confusion.
omg, what exactly is he saying at 1:05?
John began losing his sight as a child. Despite their efforts, surgeons were not able to stop the continual decline in his vision