"One Man, One Sock, And The Pursuit Of Time"08 March 1996Drama15 mins
What happens to all of those little things that you lose throughout your life? When Gorman (Gary Jones) misplaces one of his socks, he must struggle to maintain his strict schedule. Preoccupied with the simple challenges of his life, he doesn't notice the moving men and their large payload until it's too late...WHAM! He is struck by a heavy box, catapulting him into his bizarre past.
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Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae.
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