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Louisiana Story (1948) - IMDb "Louisiana Story", directed by Robert J. Flaherty and released in 1948, is a US film. It tells the story of a young Cajun boy and his pet raccoon living in the Louisiana bayou, and the arrival of an oil drilling operation on his family's land. While it has the appearance of a documentary, it was actually a commissioned work by an oil company according to Rotten Tomatoes. Key aspects of the film: Documentary Style: The film uses a documentary-like approach, with real-life roughnecks operating the oil rig, not actors. Interplay of Nature and Industry: It explores the relationship between the natural world of the bayou and the intrusion of industrial development, specifically oil drilling. Cajun Culture: The film provides a glimpse into the lives and culture of the Cajun people in Louisiana. Commissioned Work: Despite its documentary feel, the film was funded by Standard Oil, with the goal of presenting the oil company's operations in a positive light. Visual Poetry: Flaherty's direction and Richard Leacock's cinematography capture the beauty of the bayou landscape and the impact of the oil rig. Flaherty's Style: Focus on Human-Nature Relationship: Flaherty is known for exploring the relationship between humans and their environment in his films, and "Louisiana Story" is a prime example of this. Use of Natural Sound and Music: The film incorporates the sounds of nature and a score by Virgil Thomson, which enhances the mood and atmosphere. Critical Reception: While praised for its visual beauty and exploration of the bayou, the film has also been criticized for its romanticized portrayal of the oil company's presence and its potential manipulation of the documentary format. Reviews: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040550/reviews/ The film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040550/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk Kid's 14 or 15, and clearly pubertal or post-pubertal. I say pass. M. Glad I looked it up before wasting my time on an oil industry puff piece, starring a boy past his sell-by date... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Story [@nonymouse] [Guardster] [Proxify] [Anonymisierungsdienst] |