Optimism (2018)
The urge to relieve a winter valley of permanent shadow and find gold in alluvial gravel is part of a long history of desire and extraction in the far Canadian north. Cancan dancers, curlers, smelters, former city officials, and a curious cliff-side mirrored disc congregate to form a town portrait. Shot on location in Dawson City, Yukon Territory.
Director: Deborah Stratman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: February 17, 2018
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Charlie Chaplin
Cinematography: Deborah Stratman
Editing: Deborah Stratman
Production: Pythagoras Film
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director, short film
More Films by Director: Deborah Stratman
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Optimism about?
- The urge to relieve a winter valley of permanent shadow and find gold in alluvial gravel is part of a long history of desire and extraction in the far Canadian north. Cancan dancers, curlers, smelters, former city officials, and a curious cliff-side mirrored disc congregate to form a town portrait. Shot on location in Dawson City, Yukon Territory.
- Who directed Optimism?
- Optimism was directed by Deborah Stratman.
- Who stars in Optimism?
- Optimism stars John Steins, Steven Badgett, Charles Stankievech, Simon Mason-Wood, Lance Blomgren, Eldo Enns.
- How long is Optimism?
- Optimism has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Optimism?
- Optimism is a Documentary film.
- Where was Optimism produced?
- Optimism was produced in Canada, United States of America.