It Was Summer When

About This Movie

So, 'It Was Summer When' is part of this intriguing series called Into the Midst of Things. It's a documentary—kind of hard to pin down because it’s not your traditional format. It runs for just a couple of minutes per vignette, and it really makes you think about how technology is reshaping our existence. The atmosphere is almost haunting, with this tension between nostalgia and the coldness of modern advancements. The pacing is deliberately slow, allowing you to absorb each moment, each reflection. There’s no big budget effects or flashy performances, but it’s the simplicity and directness that hits home. It feels like a slice of life, but with a layer of existential dread that lingers. Definitely something distinctive in a sea of content.

Unique format with short vignettesExplores themes of technology and existenceAtmospheric and contemplative tone