All That Is Solid

About This Movie

So, 'All That Is Solid' from '88, it's one of those documentaries that really gets you thinking, you know? The way it explores Australia’s future through a post-industrial lens is fascinating. The pacing is quite reflective, allowing it to breathe, almost like it’s inviting you to ponder alongside it. There are these echoes of Walter Benjamin's ideas that linger, giving it a distinct philosophical weight. It's not flashy, but the practical effects and the way they weave imagery together create a haunting atmosphere. The whole thing feels like an essay made visual – it challenges the viewer to consider deeper themes of history and progress, and the performances, though not traditional, resonate in a subtle, understated way.

Speculative and essayistic approachReflective pacing that invites thoughtPhilosophical themes tied to history and progress