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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1936 Vision of Pare Lorentz
As a cultural artifact of the 1936s, The Plow That Broke the Plains provides the global recognition that Pare Lorentz garnered after the release of The Plow That Broke the Plains. Elevating the source material through Pare Lorentz's unique vision, it solidifies Pare Lorentz's reputation as a master of the craft.
In The Plow That Broke the Plains, Pare Lorentz 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 | Deep Focus |
| Soundtrack | Diegetic |
| Editing | Elliptical |
| Art Direction | Expressionist |
Visualizing the convergence of Pare Lorentz's style and the core Short narrative.
This documentary is about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States when a combination of farming practices and environmental factors led to the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.
Decades after its release, The Plow That Broke the Plains remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Pare Lorentz's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.