Rounding
A young doctor tries to escape from his old demons, but they haunt him again, even more ferociously. An excellent blend of thriller and psychological drama, directed by Alex Thompson, winner of the Audience Award at the 10th AFF for Saint Frances.
Cinematographer Nate Hurtsellers (himself a “Saint Frances” vet) shoots James in aptly bleak light or suffocating darkness, his life a waking fright he’s forever trying to escape. The movie even begins with a reference to the dream state of enkoimesis, in which ancient Greek physicians were visited by a God who inspired exorcism-like treatments. But this moody introduction, like the intermittent flashes of religious or paranormal iconography, is a red herring. James’ visions and memories are scary not for their intimations of insanity but for their basis in reality.
Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson is a writer, director and producer based in Chicago. His debut feature Saint Frances, premiered at the '19 SXSW Film Festival and won the Grand Jury prize for 'Breakthrough Voice', the Audience Award, and was appreciated by Polish audience of 10th American Film Festival in Wrocław. His hobbies including sport climbing and cooking.
Filmography
2002 The Harder They Fall (short)
2014 Calumet (short)
2015 Irene & Marie (short)
2018 Big Bad Wolf (short)
2018 Laundry Day (short)
2018 What I Do (short)
2019 Święta Frances / Saint Frances
2022 Rounding
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