Movies and TvShows featuring "single-take" theme.
When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?
Hailing from different parts of the state, four girls, who became friends through social media, get together at Kovalam to meet for the very first time. However, to their shock, all of their baggage and cash disappears mysteriously. Will they be able to make the most of this vacation?
One Cut of the Dead follows a film crew who are attacked by real zombies while shooting a zombie movie. The film, which is shot in one continuous take, reveals the behind-the-scenes chaos and humor as they try to survive the zombie apocalypse.
In these three short films, we examine key issues in the American cultural conversation—incarceration, race, life, death, digital culture, gender—through a distorted lens. They may be fictional, but these dizzying one-take videos do have the ring of truth.
Victoria, a Spanish woman, meets a group of friends in Berlin and finds herself caught up in a thrilling night of crime and danger. A heist goes wrong, forcing Victoria to make life-or-death decisions as she tries to navigate the chaotic and dangerous situation. As the night unfolds in real-time, Victoria's life is forever changed.
With input from actor and writer Jan Hlobil, director and cinematographer Rene Smaal presents a film in the true surrealist tradition, in the sense that only 'found' elements were used, and that it defies interpretation based on ordinary cause-and-effect time sequence.
Lost in London is a comedy movie based on a true story that takes place in London, England. The film follows the hilarious misadventures of a man trying to navigate the city in one continuous shot.
Filmed in one continuous 119-minute shot, THE WEDDING PARTY tells the story of a groomsman who must navigate a slew of disasters and maintain order at his best friend's wedding reception.
Timecode is a surreal experimental film set in Los Angeles, California. The movie follows interlinked stories that unfold in real-time, utilizing a split-screen format. The characters experience various emotions and situations including jealousy, drugs, auditioning, and lesbian relationships. The film is known for its innovative use of a single-take technique and explores themes of surrealism and avant-garde filmmaking.
Utøya: July 22 is a gripping drama based on the horrifying true story of the 2011 Utøya Island massacre in Norway, carried out by right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik. The film follows the experiences of a young teenage girl who becomes trapped on the island during the mass shooting, as she desperately tries to survive and escape. With its powerful one-take technique, the movie provides a chilling and immersive perspective of the tragic event.
When a PhD student decides to document a real life sex addict for her dissertation in sex psychology, she becomes much more than a curious observer.
In a single continuous take, the film explores the history of Russia through a mysterious unnamed protagonist who wanders through the Winter Palace of the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.
The Silent House follows Laura, a young woman, who travels with her father to sell an old house in the countryside. However, once they arrive, strange things start happening, and they soon find themselves trapped inside with no way out. As night falls, they must face their worst fears and uncover the dark secrets of the house before it's too late.
In a hairdressing competition, a contestant's murder sparks rivalry and mistrust as the remaining competitors suspect foul play. With a passion for hair and the desire to uncover the killer, they navigate a night of extravagance and excess.
A woman drives in her car, wearing a grave look on her face. In the background, we hear the sounds of the freeway. The camera often captures her face, but occasionally we look at her from behind. Hypnotising lines on the road whiz by. Just like trees and other elements surrounding the road. Some short telephone conversations alternate with long silences. Meanwhile, the spectator travels along with the woman for many miles. Next, her phone rings for the third time. It turns out to be her lover. Gradually, the nature of the conversation becomes clear. It is their final, but intense and extensive talk. One time, the tone is very impersonal, another time defiant or even particularly emotional. More and more becomes clear about the two characters and their past relationship.
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes is a comedic and sci-fi movie that revolves around a tea shop owner who discovers a computer screen that allows him to communicate with himself from two minutes in the future. As he tries to prevent unfortunate events from happening, he soon realizes that changing the future is not as easy as it seems.
In the midst of the 2016 presidential election, a boy and a girl meet in Los Angeles and embark on a transformative journey throughout the night. As they navigate through personal and political challenges, they discover love and self-discovery.
Last Call follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college.
A murderer in the middle of a killing spree enlists a reporter to interview him as he prepares to finish sacrificing his victims to his god.
A teenager overhears a phone call and inserts himself into the father-son story behind it. As this strange 'conversation' develops, two separately wounded lives slowly wind into a double helix of pain, regret, and filial love.