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Emma's Dilemma
2012·Movie
·1h 23min·
Emma's Dilemma fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension5
- Fast Pace5
- Adrenaline4
Heart
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about growing up.
- Coming of Age8
- Pathos5
- Melancholy4
Humor
Some absurdist humor and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor7
- Wit & Wordplay6
- Dark Humor4
World
Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Novelty8
- World Immersion6
Craft
Standout dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Dialogue Quality8
- Complexity8
- Direction7
Style
Standout editing
- Editing8
- Cinematography7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Emma's Dilemma is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
Much of it is about growing up.
It keeps its emotions at a distance. Much of it is about growing up.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age8Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
MediumSome absurdist humor and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some absurdist humor and sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor7Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
World
MediumGrowing up, everyday modern life, and the mind
Its world is built around growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Showbiz6Entertainment industry and performance.
- Pop Culture6References and cultural commentary.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
HighStandout dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Meta Narrative7Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality3The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
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About
Henry Hills’s Emma’s Dilemma reinvents the portrait for the age of digital reproduction. In a set of tour-de-force probes into the images and essences of such downtown luminaries as Richard Foreman, Ken Jacobs, and Carolee Schneemann, Hills’s cinematic inventions literally turn the screen upside down and inside out. In this epic journey into the picaresque, we follow Emma Bee Bernstein, our intrepid protagonist, from her pre-teen innocence to her late teen-attitude, as she learns about the downtown art scene firsthand. In the process, Hills reimagines the art of video in a style that achieves the density, complexity, and visual richness of his greatest films.
Experimental Video ArtDowntown Art SceneComing-of-Age JourneyPicaresque NarrativeMeta-Narrative ExplorationTechnological InnovationDigital ReproductionAbstract Cinematography
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Is Emma's Dilemma worth watching?
10
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How long is Emma's Dilemma?
1 h 23 min
Emma's Dilemma runs 1 h 23 min.
What language is Emma's Dilemma in?
English
It was made in English.