by Paula Tomasini ColladoLink

A still from Perfect Days (2023) showing Hirayama lying on a futon at night, reading quietly under a desk lamp, reflecting the film’s focus on stillness, routine and everyday life.

29.12.2025

Stillness in Cinema: Why Films Where Nothing Happens Matter

An essay on stillness in cinema, slow films, and everyday life, from La Dolce Vita to Perfect Days, exploring why films where nothing happens feel essential.

29.12.2025

Stillness in Cinema: Why Films Where Nothing Happens Matter

by Paula Tomasini Collado

An essay on stillness in cinema, slow films, and everyday life, from La Dolce Vita to Perfect Days, exploring why films where nothing happens feel essential.