Traps

1967Movie22 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Working for the first time with sound, I made TRAPS, a film scripted in jail on hearing of an acquaintance’s suicide, and LEAH. Both are “portraits” of alienated young women.

Good for

  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Jon Jost

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Facts

September 1, 1967 · 22 min · Suicide Themes

Released
September 1, 1967
Runtime
22 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Traps worth watching?"

Questions about Traps

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Traps worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60.

Will I feel good after watching Traps?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Traps plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.