Despondent Divorcee (1993)

This short film takes its title from Russell Corgi's famous 1942 Buffalo Courier Express photograph of the exterior of the Genesee Hotel. The film is a series of close-ups of the photo coolly unfurling to reveal the full image. The snippets are overdubbed with a beguiling film noir-styled narration that imagines the context behind the extraordinary shot. Divorcee screened at many film festivals including in competition at Cannes in 1995. Corgi's photo was also referenced in the 'Passengers' issue of Neil Gaiman's Sandman comics.

Director: Jonathan Ogilvie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Despondent Divorcee about?
This short film takes its title from Russell Corgi's famous 1942 Buffalo Courier Express photograph of the exterior of the Genesee Hotel. The film is a series of close-ups of the photo coolly unfurling to reveal the full image. The snippets are overdubbed with a beguiling film noir-styled narration that imagines the context behind the extraordinary shot. Divorcee screened at many film festivals including in competition at Cannes in 1995. Corgi's photo was also referenced in the 'Passengers' issue of Neil Gaiman's Sandman comics.
Who directed Despondent Divorcee?
Despondent Divorcee was directed by Jonathan Ogilvie.
How long is Despondent Divorcee?
Despondent Divorcee has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
What genre is Despondent Divorcee?
Despondent Divorcee is a Drama film.