Sorties

About This Movie

Sorties, a 2021 documentary, captures the strange, almost surreal atmosphere of early pandemic life in NYC. It's not about the grand narrative but those seemingly mundane moments—like a walk near a shuttered café or a brief encounter on a quiet street. The filmmaker uses a mix of Super 8 and digital video, creating a raw, tactile feel that almost pulls you into the frame. The pacing is reflective, with pauses that let you sit with the uncertainty and anxiety of the time. It's almost poetic in its presentation; still images punctuate the moving footage, adding depth to the reflections shared. The openness in the tone makes it distinct, a true slice of a very peculiar moment in history.

Unique blend of Super 8 and digital aestheticsReflective tone that invites introspectionDocuments a specific moment in time