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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1922 Vision of Tom Forman
Analyzing If You Believe It, It's So (1922) requires a deep dive into the unique directorial voice that Tom Forman brought to the screen. By challenging the status quo of 1922 cinema, it continues to spark endless debates among critics and cinephiles alike.
In If You Believe It, It's So, Tom Forman 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 | Handheld |
| Soundtrack | Experimental |
| Editing | Invisible |
| Art Direction | Kitsch |
Visualizing the convergence of Tom Forman's style and the core Romance narrative.
The story of a crook who achieves regeneration through association rather than reformation through faith. It is a slow and arduous process till he realizes his way-of-life is not life's best way.
Decades after its release, If You Believe It, It's So remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Tom Forman's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.