Solid Gold

About This Movie

So, 'Solid Gold,' directed by the Safdie brothers, really captures a slice of city life you don’t often get to see. It’s about this guy, a living statue, painted all in gold, who performs on the streets and subways of New York. What’s cool is how it’s shot—it feels like you’re right there, observing him in his element. The pacing is slow, almost meditative, which gives you time to reflect on the loneliness of street performance and the desperate need for visibility. Benny Safdie's performance is compelling; he embodies the struggle with such quiet intensity. The practical effects, just the paint itself and the way he moves, are really striking. It’s a neat little piece that gets you thinking about art and existence.

Observational styleBenny Safdie's performanceThemes of visibility and existence