Not many films deal with older characters and few if any in the gritty, creative way Nilsson does in this film. He obtains unbelievable subtle yet powerful performances from his main actors whose character development is rich and many faceted. The film is simply compelling on all levels, performance, story, visualization.....
In SAND, Nilsson continues to develop a unique style of directing and developing film narratives. Nilsson's films are rare within the American Independent scene. He has developed a singular voice that is far outside the mainstream but is also accessible to any viewer open to new cinematic forms and styles.
I highly recommend Sand and suggest but I also suggest seeing Northern Lights, his first feature, Presque Isle, and his Tenderloin films shot in the San Francisco area using non professional actors.
In SAND, Nilsson continues to develop a unique style of directing and developing film narratives. Nilsson's films are rare within the American Independent scene. He has developed a singular voice that is far outside the mainstream but is also accessible to any viewer open to new cinematic forms and styles.
I highly recommend Sand and suggest but I also suggest seeing Northern Lights, his first feature, Presque Isle, and his Tenderloin films shot in the San Francisco area using non professional actors.
