An experimental animated film in six parts, using a variety of techniques to critique late capitalism.
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A feature-length animated collage in six episodes, Circumstantial Pleasures is a dazzlingly upcycled treasure trove of found materials. Utilizing a variety of surprising techniques—from cut-out and stop-motion to live-action—Lewis Klahr crafts an indignant mosaic of late-capitalist iconography.
"Looking for something different and "out of the box" to watch? 'Circumstantial Pleasures' is the new animated work divided into 6 parts by director Lewis Klahr, one of the current names in experimental cinema. The film uses various animation techniques, such as stop-motion and collages, to make a fierce critique of late capitalism. An anthology work that escapes expectations of animations, exploring its possibilities for those looking to escape something more traditional."