Time Indefinite
“Love, family, and the search for better camera angles.”
Synopsis
After documentarian Ross McElwee gets married, a series of misfortunes follow: his grandmother dies, his wife miscarries, and then his father dies less than a week later. Shaken by the sudden string of deaths, McElwee becomes depressed. After spending time with his friend and former high school poetry teacher, Charlene, he goes to meet his brother, a doctor. In a series of interviews, McElwee contemplates his morbid preoccupation with death and tries to figure out how to shake it off.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross McElwee
- Screenplay & Story
- Ross McElwee
- Original Title
- Time Indefinite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Homemade Movies, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Department Leadership Roster
Ross McElwee
Director
Ross McElwee
Writer
Ross McElwee
Director of Photography
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What is Time Indefinite about?
After documentarian Ross McElwee gets married, a series of misfortunes follow: his grandmother dies, his wife miscarries, and then his father dies less than a week later. Shaken by the sudden string of deaths, McElwee becomes depressed. After spending time with his friend and former high school poetry teacher, Charlene, he goes to meet his brother, a doctor. In a series of interviews, McElwee contemplates his morbid preoccupation with death and tries to figure out how to shake it off.
Who directed Time Indefinite?
Time Indefinite was directed by Ross McElwee.
Who stars in Time Indefinite?
The principal cast of Time Indefinite includes Steve Ascher, Michael Blumenthal, Robert Gardner, Natalie Hawley, Ross McElwee.
When was Time Indefinite released and how long is it?
Time Indefinite was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.