"Broken Side of Time" was an interesting little project by Gorman Bechard. It follows veteran model Dolce (Lynn Mancinelli) on a road trip to her home, stopping at different places along the way for various types of photoshoots. She is leaving the modeling business, and she intends for these shoots to be her last big "hoorah" before leaving. We see Dolce struggling with a variety of different issues, from relationships to drinking and smoking. Through her actions and expressions, it is easy to tell what she is going through at any given moment, and Mancinelli is so convincing in the role it is hard to believe she is even acting. There are many great scenes, including my favorite where she gets behind the camera to shoot a younger model named Viral (Audria Ayers). My favorite aspect of the film was the use of natural lighting. Whether it be the sun shining through a window, or a sliver of light coming from a door, it makes the film seem all the more realistic. Bottom line, this is a good film not only if you are into the aspects of modeling and photography, but also if you like character study. I must admit, I don't get to see many indie films, but I am glad I caught this one.
Review of Broken Side of Time
