Sisyphus Condition (2018)
A man living on a remote rocky island where only stone and ocean surrounds him, seems to do some meaningful task. He is carrying stones, sometimes burying them and sleeping on them. He continues doing the same tasks, never revealing to the viewer the reason of his work. “Sisyphus Condition” refers to Ancient Greek mythological hero Sisyphus who was punished for his self-aggrandizing craftiness and deceitfulness by being forced to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it come back to hit him, repeating this action for eternity.
Director: Ieva Balode
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: May 31, 2018
Cast
Music: Maksims Šenteļevs
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Ieva Balode
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sisyphus Condition about?
- A man living on a remote rocky island where only stone and ocean surrounds him, seems to do some meaningful task. He is carrying stones, sometimes burying them and sleeping on them. He continues doing the same tasks, never revealing to the viewer the reason of his work. “Sisyphus Condition” refers to Ancient Greek mythological hero Sisyphus who was punished for his self-aggrandizing craftiness and deceitfulness by being forced to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it come back to hit him, repeating this action for eternity.
- Who directed Sisyphus Condition?
- Sisyphus Condition was directed by Ieva Balode.
- Who stars in Sisyphus Condition?
- Sisyphus Condition stars Cillian Roche.
- How long is Sisyphus Condition?
- Sisyphus Condition has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- Where was Sisyphus Condition produced?
- Sisyphus Condition was produced in Latvia.