The Royal Road (2015)

A cinematic essay in defense of remembering.

The Royal Road (2015) poster

A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading historical Californian urban landscapes, and the passions found in butch identity to achieve an achingly beautiful and poetic defense of remembering. Probing roads from El Camino Real, to the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, to the road right outside the front door, Olson crafts a deeply intelligent and transcending observation of the human condition that reaches for redemption in the embrace of history, nostalgia, mindfulness, and sheer beauty. If you give yourself over to it, it will crack you wide open.

Director: Jenni Olson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Sophie E. Constantinou
Editing: Dawn Logsdon
Production: Jenni Olson Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Royal Road about?
A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading historical Californian urban landscapes, and the passions found in butch identity to achieve an achingly beautiful and poetic defense of remembering. Probing roads from El Camino Real, to the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, to the road right outside the front door, Olson crafts a deeply intelligent and transcending observation of the human condition that reaches for redemption in the embrace of history, nostalgia, mindfulness, and sheer beauty. If you give yourself over to it, it will crack you wide open.
Who directed The Royal Road?
The Royal Road was directed by Jenni Olson.
Who stars in The Royal Road?
The Royal Road stars Tony Kushner, Jenni Olson.
How long is The Royal Road?
The Royal Road has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is The Royal Road?
The Royal Road is a Documentary film.
Where was The Royal Road produced?
The Royal Road was produced in United States of America.