Nguyen Le Hoang Phuc's debut film, Bury Us in a Lone Desert, intricately weaves themes of love and grief through its distinctive visual style. Utilizing an iris shot technique reminiscent of silent cinema, the film narrates the story of an unlikely friendship between an older man and a young burglar, tasked with transporting the body of the man's deceased wife. Set against the backdrop of ordinary life, the film's circular framing and vivid color palette enhance its emotional depth, transitioning into a spaghetti western theme in the second half, which, while visually less intricate, continues to resonate with the themes of loss and friendship.
The circular compositions are exquisitely detailed and far from being gimmick. There's a captivating play with geometry as cascading shadows and vertical columns nestle within the round border.
Though powered by love, it's also a journey towards death, as the older man asks for the burglar's help on an unusual quest: transporting the body of his wife.
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