Moving So Slowly

About This Movie

Moving So Slowly is this intriguing peek into the labyrinthine world of Costa Rican bureaucracy, specifically through the lens of the immigration department. The film's pacing is deliberately languid, almost hypnotic, allowing you to absorb the stifling atmosphere of waiting rooms filled with people lost in a bureaucratic maze. The colors of the chairs—red, yellow, blue—actually become characters in their own right, reflecting the absurdity and tedium of the situation. The documentary captures those small, nuanced performances of people just trying to navigate a system that feels designed to frustrate. It's distinct in its approach, really more about the experience of waiting than anything else, making you reflect on your own encounters with red tape and inefficiency.

Captivating portrayal of bureaucracyUnique use of color and spaceFocus on human experience in waiting