The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Aquela Sensação que o Tempo de Fazer Algo Passou, La vie selon Ann, Dieses Gefühl, dass die Zeit, etwas zu tun
Director: Joanna Arnow
Writer: Joanna Arnow
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Gerry Pass, Pierce Varous, Graham Swon
Co_Producer: Daniel Ryniker, Mila Matveeva, Adam Kersh, Nicola Smith
Executive_Producer: Robert Mirels, Sean Baker, Adam Mirels
Companies: Magnetic Labs, Nice Dissolve, Ravenser Odd
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Comedy Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: arthouse, autofiction, bdsm, dominance submissiveness, dry humor, experimental cinema, independent film, independent woman, jewish, late coming of age, mundanity, new york city, new york subway, sexual humiliation, submissive, vignette, vulnerability, woman director
Story
The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed (2023), directed by Joanna Arnow, follows the life of a woman in her long-term casual BDSM relationship, low-level corporate job, and quarrelsome Jewish family. The film is told in a mosaic-style comedy format, with each scene or vignette presenting a slice of the protagonist's life. Throughout the movie, she navigates the complexities of her relationships, both intimate and familial, while dealing with the monotony of her work life.
Summary
The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed is a critically acclaimed independent film directed by Joanna Arnow, who also wrote and stars in it. Set in New York City, the movie explores themes of modern dating, sex, work, and family dynamics through an offbeat comedic lens. It stands out as an experimental cinema piece that candidly explores kink and sexual humiliation, offering a unique perspective on millennial life and relationships. The film is notable for its dry humor, vulnerability, and vignette-style storytelling, providing a glimpse into the mundanity of life while also celebrating independence and individuality.
