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An adaptation of Franz Kafka's "The Hunger Artist" following the cinematic artist that refuses to sleep.
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Adam Palmer 6 months ago

This was really good! I wasn't expecting to like it but I really did! Your quite the talent Jacob, cinematography and editing are one thing, but writing too? Nice! I would love to know what equipment you filmed this with.
Take Care!
Jeremy Pierson 6 months ago

Visually terrific. Unfortunately, I have the sound off, so I can't say anything about the rest, but it really looks great.
Alex Miller 6 months ago

Jacob Mendel, you have truly surprised me!
Cinematography of this film is very, very impressive.
The narrator did a superb job.
Make more great works like this one--I will watch them for sure.
Harald Hutter 6 months ago

Cool stuff Mendel. Guy Maddin made something quite similar... look it up!
Jacob Mendel 6 months ago

Do you know the name of the Guy Maddin film? I'm intrigued...
Amcrookit 6 months ago

taxi driver ?
Samu Ainesmaa 6 months ago

Wow I liked this a lot. Well done Mr.Mendel, well done indeed! :)
4Τ7 6 months ago

Great atmosphere !!! Brought back the feeling I have when I watch Hal Hartley's Films...
marivi rojas 6 months ago

Thanks for the experience, it was great!!!!!!
Dwayne Henry 6 months ago

Great inspiration. Thanks
Venus Castellarin 6 months ago

Very interesting ... takes you back to the New Wave Films coming out of France and Italy in the 60s and 70s ...
Nick Ogden 6 months ago

Lot of influences mentioned here, but I'd have to say that it was also very Casavete-esque, no? Very cool and nicely shot. The composition was uniformly flawless. Bravo
fliegen 6 months ago

囧
thefinalcutpro 6 months ago

great visuals, nicely done
Ryan S. Jenq 6 months ago

Amazing photography! Not much else to say, fantastic short.
Martin Teschner 6 months ago

awesome!
Peter Charuza 6 months ago

splendid short, love the sound mix and cinematography.
David Hauka 6 months ago

I like this very much on many levels - but the umbrella on the beach is superb. Thanks!
Rich DeRuvo 6 months ago

I'm a big Kafka Fan and I think you portrayed the feeling of any Kafka work in the look of this film. Great job.
James Williams 6 months ago

Great work. Visually stunning indeed!
magsterTV 6 months ago

I enjoyed experiencing your "Waking Artist" vid. The man above who watched it without sound--I imagine the visuals alone are enough to sustain it and may try that myself. I am subscribing to see what you do next.
Adderall International 6 months ago

becoming acquainted with Kafka provokes the penisula of self-reflection.
Henry Selvey 6 months ago

Poetic and insightful response! Profound!
Tahir Idrees 6 months ago

Really cool
Igor Simic 6 months ago

I thought this was fantastic, the only thing that bothered me was the narrator's voice, it sounded too casual.
Ishmael Islam 6 months ago

It's good to see how you made Coney Island look fascinating even its time of destruction. That last shot on the sand is beautiful!
caocao films 6 months ago

It gave me pleassure for the entire day. thank you.
Eric Holmgren 6 months ago

The entire day? Can you clue me in? That is an experience I would like to share.
Clarence Ewing 6 months ago

Very nice. I really like the cinematography and music selections, and the way everything ties together.
Erika 6 months ago

Niceee. Great writing. It was very well put together. I really liked the angles that were shot for each setting.
BlackBurst 6 months ago

it reminded me a bit how the max payne movie should have been.... great video indeed
Boy Genius 68 Productions 6 months ago

Great visuals, strong edit & a subtle yet gripping synopsis of the life of a tormented artist, blurring the lines between reality and fiction at times...or are they the same at all times? The mind of an artist is simple yet complex in its day to day conglomerate of emotions.
Eric Holmgren 6 months ago

I want to be on that train and just talk to him.
james elder 6 months ago

Very Federico Fellini .

"life is simply art"......JE
Mike Gill 6 months ago

...wait a sec...this is so me...
Valdemar Swings Sinatra 6 months ago

Awesome!!!!!
LeslieMonk 6 months ago

Voice Over is not a breeze. Impressed.
Skyler Miolla 6 months ago

Fabulous. Thank you. Give us more!!
bermondsey boy 6 months ago

Loved it Jacob. Jazz arthouse. Post french new wave. Le Samourai. Jean Peirre Melville. As I said to Johnny Clark, now better it.
Trey Nguyen 6 months ago

that's awesome!~
Félix Elvis 6 months ago

the trumpet, the voice, the picture, the character (his face, his haircut, kinda like eraserhead), everything is going in the same direction,
i like the way you did it
STEEP SLOPES MEDIA 6 months ago

was he really a sleep deprived person,he sure looks the part i wonder if the actor inspired the story ,a friend possibly or did you just find the perfect match either way great job and all my best regards to NEW YORK
David Hauka 6 months ago

Keep returning - wonderful. More.
Laura 6 months ago

Great. The voice over fits perfectly.
Thomas Ciaburri 6 months ago

Whoa Whoa Whoa
Helder Ferreira 6 months ago

great photography!
Бојан 6 months ago

It's still strange to me how color, from these pieces, doesn't even lack anymore. The absence of color is quit comforting in fact.
Hyun De Grande 6 months ago

Very beautiful & hypnotising!
I like your coloring a lot in this video !!
Adam Barnett 6 months ago

Is that Miles Davis?
Adam Barnett 6 months ago

OH ha. yeah. .it is Miles Davis lol. I KNEw it.
Dimitar Brayanov 6 months ago

♥
Anton Pelayo 6 months ago

amazing!
liked the shots and the overall textures and feel.
really felt the piece.
Bob Barron 6 months ago

Seductively engaging...
Syl Renaud 6 months ago

Love the black and white...well done!
amankerstudio 5 months ago

great stuf
marzio 5 months ago

Bravo!!!
David McSperitt 4 months ago

Great film, love the whole vibe it had going on.
Maria João Gedeão 4 months ago

you make me dream awake...
Alex Conrado 3 months ago

Fantastic, Jacob. Congratulations
Lia 3 months ago

Some nice visuals in there, especially towards the end.
Dustin Buck 3 months ago

Fantastic man, really great work, I loved the music and the visuals.
Counterbugs 2 months ago

Lovely.

Its interesting I thought that opening shot on the dude was actually spinning him around, surprising to cut to the wide to reveal he's in a train.
vip ez 2 months ago

Amazing !!
Lucy Whitten 1 month ago

Very creative. I love the narrators voice and music together. very very well done and put together!