Striving For The Present – Part A
Striving for the Present - Part A is an experimental film that combines a fictional character in a documentary setting. The film revolves around an old homeless man who has given up all normal aspirations (Shelter, family, work) and spends his days wandering the streets endlessly. The random encounters with real characters that stumble upon his way allow the viewer to observe reality with a fresh outlook that combines critique and compassion for the world we live in.
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