ANGER!

We started off class watching films by Kennith Anger, the first of which being Fireworks(1948). Fireworks had a style that reminded me of Maya Deren, but its message seemed to be a lot more straightforward. From the very first scene, one could make the assumption that it would be a commentary on homosexuality. The entire film was filled with very strong images and symbolism. For example, the images of the Navy sailors were strong representations of the main character's homosexual feelings. I feel like the incorporation of such symbols made Anger's message a lot more powerful than if he had just conveyed them in a straightforward story.

The second film we watch by Kennith Anger was ironically titled Eaux D'Artifice, or Waterworks. While the title would make it seem as though it were a sequel to Anger's first film, Eaux D'Artifice was a completely separate film from Fireworks. This film was absolutely incredible in my opinion. The music went along perfectly with the movement, and the eerily natural blue tint to the film made many images stand out in my mind. All that being said, the subject matter in the film was extremely simple. It's funny actually how interesting Anger was able to make a woman running through a garden and past fountains. It just goes to show that music can, in some cases, be the most important aspect of a film.