Gummo Nathan Grant Tylen

Abstracts

�  Set in the Xenia, a poor city in Ohio. Portrays a vivid representation of American White Trash.

�  Although not well rated, gained a cult following and accolades for the portrayal of middle America.

�  Often divides viewers between ‘glowing reviews’ or ‘thunderous condemnations’.

Plot

�  Gummo features a non linear storyline following the doings of Solomon and Tummler in a small, poor, boring city that is yet to recover from a tornado in the 70’s.

�  Features numerous disturbing scenes and generally unpleasant surroundings.

Direction

�  The non-linear storyline is a metaphor for the hopelessness of the community, lifestyle and expectations of the film’s characters.

�  Gummo is visually bleak, raw and grimy stylistic watermarks of Harmony Korine.

�  Glaring vibrancy of 90’s fashion creates a stark and unnerving contrast to the negative essence of the film.

�  Jarring soundtrack picked for its uncomfortable nature.

Addendum

�  American born, I see Korine as more of an artist than just a film producer/director; writing lyrics with Björk, writing short films and screenplays from the early age of 19 focusing on hard to express subjects.

�  The directors father produced documentaries – this has had a strong influence on the film stylistically with many remarking that it pays out as realistically and as believable as a documentary.