Slow Cinema Movies

  • 2023
    In These Trying Times

    In These Trying Times

    In These Trying Times

    02023HD

    As the inevitable end approaches, Ashraf spends those final moments not so differently from before; moving through life and spending time with his...

    In These Trying Times
  • 2020
    B L U

    B L U

    B L U

    02020HD

    A short film made for YouTube during the COVID quarantine. A character battles boredom, depression and intrusive thoughts.

    B L U
  • 1970
    ISHI

    ISHI

    ISHI

    01970HD

    1-channel film installation (21‘20‘‘). 2.00:1 aspherical widescreen, stereophonic sound. A wife waits for her dead husband. An...

    ISHI
  • 1970
    The Agony of Young Frankenstein

    The Agony of Young Frankenstein

    The Agony of Young Frankenstein

    01970HD

    A teenager wearing a Frankenstein mask wanders a suburban purgatory with plans to vanquish an unrelenting evil possessing his home.

    The Agony of Young Frankenstein
  • 2020
    R E D

    R E D

    R E D

    02020HD

    A short film made for YouTube during the COVID quarantine. A man suffers an annoying itch, and goes to extreme lengths to get rid of it.

    R E D
  • 2023
    A Haunting of Past Ink

    A Haunting of Past Ink

    A Haunting of Past Ink

    02023HD

    A person receives old entries from their diary, unsure of who is sending them. They eventually arrive at a moment of transcendence.

    A Haunting of Past Ink
  • 1970
    A Moment of Lucidity

    A Moment of Lucidity

    A Moment of Lucidity

    01970HD

    A slow cinema and remodernist inspired piece expressing the monotony of the unavoidable perpetual daily routine and how creativity can diminish,...

    A Moment of Lucidity
  • 2025
    Outtakes from Jo

    Outtakes from Jo

    Outtakes from Jo

    02025HD

    Outtakes, commentary from Zefier's third film: Jo; or The Act of Riding a Bike.

    Outtakes from Jo
  • 2025
    Death Sounds a Quiet Gong

    Death Sounds a Quiet Gong

    Death Sounds a Quiet Gong

    02025HD

    ‘Death Sounds a Quiet Gong’ was originally screened at Village Works (12 St. Marks Place, New York City, NY) on October 24, 2025. The...

    Death Sounds a Quiet Gong
  • 2026
    While They Were Away

    While They Were Away

    While They Were Away

    102026HD

    A day home alone during the summer of my freshman year of college.

    While They Were Away
  • 2024
    The Realms Beyond the Screen

    The Realms Beyond the Screen

    The Realms Beyond the Screen

    02024HD

    Beyond the borders of the waking world lie strange dream-realms, where star forms transmit rainbows and aqueous flowers birth moon-pearls. Toby...

    The Realms Beyond the Screen
  • 2026
    Song from Vittoria

    Song from Vittoria

    Song from Vittoria

    82026HD

    Two days in the life of the director and his two friends -filled of art, nature, boredom and joviality- in their birthplace: Sicily.

    Song from Vittoria
  • 2026
    O Thee, Aeon

    O Thee, Aeon

    O Thee, Aeon

    02026HD

    A person must arise, have a telephone call, and go for a walk. There are many pitfalls on this journey. A depraved debunking of Slow Cinema.

    O Thee, Aeon
  • 1970
    In Transit

    In Transit

    In Transit

    01970HD

    Two ghostlike beings travel in their car to an undisclosed location.

    In Transit
  • 1970
    Did You Hear Her Sing?

    Did You Hear Her Sing?

    Did You Hear Her Sing?

    01970HD

    A woman goes through her day to day life while navigating faith and longing

    Did You Hear Her Sing?