Farrago 2015
Farrago (2015), directed by Mike Hoolboom, is a hauntingly fragmented meditation on paternity, language, and mortality.
Director: Mike Hoolboom
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farrago (2015) about?
Farrago (2015) is a poetic short film that weaves together fragments of narrative, text, and imagery to explore themes of fatherhood, paternity, and mortality. Drawing on Herman Melville's writings, it builds a speculative portrait of familial ties, blending personal reflection with philosophical inquiry.
Who directed Farrago?
Farrago was directed by Mike Hoolboom, a filmmaker known for his experimental and deeply personal approach to cinema.
Who stars in Farrago?
Director information for the cast is not available for this short film.
Is Farrago (2015) worth watching?
While Farrago isn't a mainstream narrative, its experimental style and thematic depth make it compelling for fans of poetic, thought-provoking cinema. Its meditative pacing and layered symbolism reward patient viewers with a unique, introspective experience.
How long is Farrago?
Farrago runs for 23 minutes.
About Farrago (2015) — A Fragmented Meditation on Paternity and Language
Farrago (2015), directed by Mike Hoolboom, is a hauntingly fragmented meditation on paternity, language, and mortality. Woven around Mike Cartmell's unfinished four-part series, this 23-minute short film explores deep themes through a medley of images and texts, borrowing Herman Melville's passages as a lens to examine fatherhood and the echoes of history. The atmosphere is contemplative and poetic, blending speculative thought with raw emotional fragments to create something both personal and universal.
The film's title—meaning a colorful mix of disparate elements—reflects its structure, assembling a collage of ideas, memories, and half-formed narratives. With Cartmell's passing leaving Farrago incomplete, Hoolboom crafts a posthumous homage that feels like both an elegy and an unfinished dialogue. It's a cinematic puzzle that lingers, inviting viewers to piece together meaning from its layered visuals and introspective prose.