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Passionless Moments (1983)

  • 13 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.9/10 (1025 votes)

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Plot

In the vast tapestry of life's fleeting moments, "Passionless Moments" weaves together ten vignettes - each a fragile snapshot, as transient and elusive as a whisper in the wind. The film takes us on an intimate journey through the everyday experiences of ordinary people in an average neighborhood, painting with a palette of emotions and thoughts that range from the unremarkable to the unexpectedly profound. Encounter a pudgy man's revelation during his workout that "sex" and "thing" share an inexplicable bond, or an ailing child's simple amusement in realizing that most pieces of paper perfectly atop a Scotties box. Meet a child who challenges the inexorable march of time, a matron who is convinced she hears a woodpecker's rhythmic pecking, and a guilt-ridden gay man puzzling over his inability to focus on two depths at once. The film also introduces us to Angela, who finds herself contemplating her uncle's pet pig while tucking into a pork dish, and Ed, a beer-guzzler who nostalgically relives his school football glory days, promising himself a return to physical prowess. Lastly, meet a bachelor caught in the bittersweet memories of his mother. "Passionless Moments" is an exploration of the mundane and the profound, an ode to the million fleeting moments that make up the human experience. These are the moments that go unnoticed, yet shape our lives in ways we scarcely realize.

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Passionless Moments is a drama movie featuring David Benton and directed by Jane Campion.

Passionless Moments is currently streaming on Criterion Channel and OVID.