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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1919 Vision of Kenean Buel
The thematic gravity of Woman, Woman! (1919) is rooted in the artistic risks taken by Kenean Buel that eventually paid off. Defining a new era of United States artistic expression, it demands to be seen by anyone who cares about the art of film.
In Woman, Woman!, Kenean Buel pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | High-Contrast |
| Soundtrack | Minimalist |
| Editing | Disjunctive |
| Art Direction | Baroque |
Visualizing the convergence of Kenean Buel's style and the core cult narrative.
Alice Lindsay arrives in New York from a small town and becomes part of Greenwich Village Bohemian life. Alice resists the advances of Gwenne Stevens, an advocate of free love, and marries civil engineer Samson Rathbone.
Decades after its release, Woman, Woman! remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Kenean Buel's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.