Crossing received the second place award and represented a striking contrast in technique and style from Lucid Gray. Crossing is made from the mold one expects, and indeed wants to see at an independent film festival. Filmed on a 16 mm camera in black and white on the streets of Paris, the viewer feels intellectual just watching. Saurel shows an attention to detail and technique, which is subtle rather than flashy. Saurel uses an adult cast and portrays the progress of a man away from confinement as he sheds everything from his job and his tie to a framed picture of the past.
Saurel makes wonderful use of the medium.
Kredell s close examination of images presents an intriguing perspective as a series of events leads two people to each other. The suspenseful presentation of each scene creates real interest. Kredell is careful, however, not to take himself too seriously and offers an interesting mixture of talents. The festival overall presented an amazing range of strengths and subjects.