ARBOR VITAE is a gesture towards a cinema of pure being. Its atmosphere is haunted by the period in which it was shot, the year of 1999. Although the cuts are open and numerous in their intent, the underlying motivation is the delicate reveal of the transparency of presence, our tender mystery midst the elaborate unfolding of the tree of life.

Note: Please project the 10 feet of black leader on the screen that preceeds the main title and that follows the last shot!! Thank you. - Nathaniel Dorsky