THE MAN FROM EARTH ( DIR: RICHARD SCHENKMAN)

The title of the film hints to the discerning viewer that the person who shall be introduced on the screen shall stand out among the millions inhabiting earth . As to how special he turns out to be , that one can judge by seeing the film . The man from earth is a story told by the protagonist for his co actors and retold simultaneously in camera for the audience .Its in such a way as to show that a good film can be made without special effects or scenic locales or maybe the director was plain broke. The way the ordinariness of oneself is perceived as a greatness for others stands out as the story unfolds . The film plays with the state of suspended disbelief of the viewer , deftly presenting both sides of a happening in such an exquisite manner that belief and disbelief remains neatly balanced until almost the end. The refusal of the human mind to accept and recognize a miracle when it happens and to remain content with fantasizing about one and continuing to lead an ordinary life is a paradox that crucified Christ . The film makes us accept closure in continuity and the thoughtful viewer is left pondering over issues holding eternal fascination .