Posterity and Perplexity

About This Movie

Posterity and Perplexity is this curious little gem from '76, just dripping with a certain wistfulness that can only come from the era. The film dives into themes of fleeting love and the chaos of human connections, with a tone that oscillates between bittersweet and hopeful. The pacing feels almost dreamlike, meandering through moments that linger just a bit longer than you'd expect. Practical effects are limited, yet they somehow enhance the raw emotion of the performances, which, while perhaps not award-winning, have a genuine quality that makes you empathize with the characters. It's not flashy, but there’s something distinctly charming about its earnestness and unrefined approach to storytelling.

Finding a good copy of Posterity and Perplexity can be a challenge, as it didn't receive widespread distribution and often gets overshadowed by bigger titles from the same period. The film has mainly circulated in VHS format, with a few rare prints on 16mm still floating around among collectors. Despite its scarcity, there's a small but passionate interest in this film, especially for those who appreciate the quirks of 1970s romance cinema.