June 23, 2008
Gripping, bloody and basic early attempt by Scorsese
In a bright white bathroom, a young man lathers his face and shaves. Once finished, he shaves himself again. And again. Each time he nicks his face, drawing blood. He gradually shaves himself to death...( read more
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October 3, 2006One of scorsese's earlier short films. This probably best represents his opinion on the vietnam war because of the man continuously shaving himself, almost taking the blood off his hands.
This may be a little hard to watch at times but worth the watch just to see a Scorsese s...( read more) -
October 22, 2006Interesting student short by Scorsese. Watch it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83i8G6o0quc
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September 28, 2009I like bloody films.. Especially when it has meanings too.. And it was meaningful and meaningless at the same time..Bravo Scorsese!
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September 17, 2009A very illustrative short film from Martin Scorsese referencing the most important socio-political elements of the Vietnam War portrayed in a simple way: a man who shaves and cuts himself in a white, clean bathroom. Great start for Scorsese.
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June 3, 2009A very disturbing short by Martin Scorsese, the film contains a strong metaphor with the Vietnam war, which Scorsese is against. The entire film is very disturbing, as it shows great amount of blood, but once you watched it and understand the real message of the short, the exper...( read more)
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