123777
123777

Sink or Swim

1990-09-30
6.3
en 48m
Documentary
Through a series of twenty six short stories, a girl describes the childhood events that shaped her ideas about fatherhood, family relations, work and play. As the stories unfold, a dual portrait emerges: that of a father who cared more for his career than for his family, and of a daughter who was deeply affected by his behavior. Working in counterpoint to the forceful text are sensual black and white images that depict both the extraordinary and ordinary events of daily life. Together, they create a formally complex and emotionally intense film.

Director

Su Friedrich

Writer

Su Friedrich

Director of Photography

Su Friedrich

Editor

Su Friedrich

woman director

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Downstream Productions