'Despair' by Alex Prager is All About the Classic Femme Fatale
Kamal Musharbash — October 24, 2010 — Pop Culture
References: nowness & streetpeeper
Actress Bryce Dallas Howard stars in the short film 'Despair' by Alex Prager, in which she plays the overdramatic, desperate woman with classic vintage gear. Her beauty is timeless, and her red shoes create an eerie connection with the audience.
Prager is a Los Angeles-based photographer who has made quite a reputation for herself. In the hopes to capture the one emotion difficult to catch, this film encapsulates all that is melancholy and misery. 'Despair' by Alex Prager is a beautifully artistic featurette reminiscent of several Old Hollywood films and productions.
Prager is a Los Angeles-based photographer who has made quite a reputation for herself. In the hopes to capture the one emotion difficult to catch, this film encapsulates all that is melancholy and misery. 'Despair' by Alex Prager is a beautifully artistic featurette reminiscent of several Old Hollywood films and productions.
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Film Aesthetic - Opportunity to create modern films with a classic Hollywood aesthetic and evoke nostalgia.
2. Over-the-top Performances - Chance to create bold and exaggerated performances, bringing attention to quirky and unique characteristics in actors/actresses.
3. Emotional Storytelling - Opportunity to convey complex human emotions through visual storytelling without dialogue.
Industry Implications
1. Film Production - Chance to make films with an old Hollywood feel and create classic, timeless works of art.
2. Fashion - Opportunity to inspire fashion trends with vintage looks and unique accessories, such as red shoes.
3. Photography - Chance to create visually stunning photographs that evoke classic Hollywood film themes and emotions.
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