Analysis of Experimental Film

The abstract style of 'Telling Lies' showcases a playful mix of dialogue and text which connects well emotionally to the audience. This is executed through the films simplicity. I believe this to be an abstract film because it expresses art through comedic dialogue and slick editing, which can be appreciated by the reaction the audience gives as the film progresses. The creative choices regarding the font size and colour make the basic style more intriguing to view, and certain colours correspond to mood and volume of the dialogue expressed by different characters. 

The Bordwell and Thompson article on 'Experimental Film' states that filmmakers with in this genre 'challenge orthodox notions of what a movie  can show and how it can show it'. Rather than the mainstream rom com's on the market, this film decided to follow the typical romance-breakup narrative, only with text and phone call dialogue, relying solely on the audio and basic imagery presented to connect emotionally to its audience. I feel that this film was 'built to mathematical plan' and that the comedy was staged, however I do believe that because the filmmaker connected to the audience through tone of voice and vibrant text, thus meaning it is successful in doing what it was set out to do, and that is to entertain.