Artifice

About This Movie

Artifice is this intriguing exploration of how artists grapple with their own identities while trying to please their audience. It feels like peeling back layers of skin, revealing the raw, often painful truths of generational trauma. The pacing is somewhat reflective, allowing you to really sit with the performers' struggles, which adds to the overall atmosphere of introspection. The practical effects, though not heavily relied upon, serve the themes well, emphasizing the physical toll of performance. Performances are raw and evocative, capturing that tension between the persona and the individual. It’s distinctive in how it merges the personal with the performative in a way that feels both intimate and expansive.

Artifice is a bit of a rare find; it hasn’t had a wide distribution and the formats available are limited, making it quite sought after among collectors. The film's introspective nature and focus on the artist's psyche give it a unique standing in the indie scene. Many collectors appreciate this title not just for its content but for the small insights it provides into the struggles of artists, which feels very relevant today.