Tumble

About This Movie

Tumble feels like a wandering exploration, a break from traditional narrative that Richard Kern was known for. It’s more about the visuals, the moments he captures that blend documentary and model photography. You can sense the rawness in the tone, an almost voyeuristic glance into an intimate space. The pacing can be disjointed, yet it feels intentional, like each scene leads you to question what’s real and what’s staged. There’s a certain atmosphere that hovers, a blend of reality and artifice that’s distinctly Kern. It’s not everyone's cup of tea, but for those who appreciate the shift toward the experimental in the nineties, it’s a curious piece worth pondering over.

Tumble has seen limited releases, mostly in obscure art house collections and festival circuits, which adds to its intrigue among collectors. The film's scarcity in physical formats makes it a captivating find, often sought after by those interested in Kern’s evolution as an artist. While not as widely discussed, its unique blend of documentary and model photography marks it as an interesting piece for those following the nineties experimental film scene.