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Once There Was Everything

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In this Criterion Collection video essay, Kogonada explores how doors recur throughout the films of Robert Bresson. The short considers doorways as symbols of choice, consequence, and mystery, while also noting their physical presence within Bresson’s distinctive soundscapes.

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What is Once There Was Everything (2017) about?

In this Criterion Collection video essay, Kogonada explores how doors recur throughout the films of Robert Bresson. The short considers doorways as symbols of choice, consequence, and mystery, while also noting their physical presence within Bresson’s distinctive soundscapes.

Who stars in Once There Was Everything?

Once There Was Everything stars Katie Honaker (Narrator). The film was directed by Kogonada.

How long is Once There Was Everything?

Once There Was Everything has a runtime of 6 min and premiered in 2017.

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