Still Stares

About This Movie

Still Stares takes us deep into the life of Miguel, this taxidermist, who works with clients wanting to memorialize their pets or exotic finds. The atmosphere is a bit haunting but also reflective, capturing the tension between life and death. The pacing is deliberate, giving you time to absorb not just Miguel's craft but also the philosophical undercurrents about our connections to animals. Practical effects here are quite striking—when you see these creatures, it's both beautiful and unsettling. The film seems to challenge how we view nature and our place in it, which is what really sets it apart. It's not your average doc; it’s introspective, almost meditative at times, pushing you to think about what we lose and gain through this process.

Explores themes of life, death, and the human-animal connection.Slow pacing allows for deep reflection on the subject matter.Practical effects and cinematography enhance the documentary's atmosphere.