How to Become a Chair

About This Movie

So, 'How to Become a Chair' is one of those oddball docs that really makes you think about the life cycle of objects, or in this case, a chair. It's all about the stillness of the chair amidst its journey—crafted, then discarded, broken down, and rebuilt. The pacing is contemplative, almost meditative, which can be a bit disarming if you're not expecting it. There's no flashy editing or special effects; it's all raw and real. The atmosphere is a bit haunting, seeing something so mundane treated with such care. It's not about people but about the relationship we have with inanimate objects, which is both strange and fascinating. You don't see many films like this.

Intriguing exploration of objectsMeditative pacingReflects on consumer culture