Despondent Divorcee
Originally released in 1993. Despondent Divorcee is a drama film. directed by Jonathan Ogilvie. At just 2 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This short film takes its title from Russell Corgi's famous 1942 Buffalo Courier Express photograph of the exterior of the Genesee Hotel. The film is a series of close-ups of the photo coolly unfurling to reveal the full image. The snippets are overdubbed with a beguiling film noir-styled narration that imagines the context behind the extraordinary shot. Divorcee screened at many film festivals including in competition at Cannes in 1995. Corgi's photo was also referenced in the 'Passengers' issue of Neil Gaiman's Sandman comics.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1993
33 years ago
Runtime
0h 2m
2 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Despondent Divorcee about?
This short film takes its title from Russell Corgi's famous 1942 Buffalo Courier Express photograph of the exterior of the Genesee Hotel. The film is a series of close-ups of the photo coolly unfur...
Who directed Despondent Divorcee?
Despondent Divorcee was directed by Jonathan Ogilvie.
How long is Despondent Divorcee?
Despondent Divorcee has a runtime of 0 hours and 2 minutes (2 minutes total).
When was Despondent Divorcee released?
Despondent Divorcee was released on January 1, 1993 in theaters.