Waves 2019 ((install))

Beneath its visual surface, Waves is a meditation on toxic masculinity and the weight of familial expectations. It explores how grief can either isolate family members or force them to confront their deepest wounds to find redemption . By the end, the film emphasizes the resilience of love and the necessity of making amends, even in the wake of seemingly unforgivable tragedy. Waves (2019) Reviews - Samantha Rivera

As Tyler’s world becomes increasingly claustrophobic, the frame physically narrows, literally boxing him in. When Emily begins to heal in the second half, the frame gradually opens back up, reflecting a sense of newfound freedom and hope. waves 2019