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Adrian

5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful, graceful, and ethereal

December 18, 2017

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I first saw Hilda's story as part of the film "Double Portrait," paried with another New York artist, Arnold Wechsler. The depth of her experience working as a painter in a very different time and a very different city is very moving - particularly the camaraderie and grace she found in her relationships with other (quite noteworthy) artists. The ephemeral nature of art, love, and DREAMS is expressed sublimely. Beautiful score, gorgeous cinematography, tight editing with some ethereal surprises, and a compassionate eye from director Benzing.

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JayTee

5.0 out of 5 starsTo see this documentary is a testimony to creativity at its best.

December 28, 2017

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Benzing has produced and directed an amazing documentary telling Hilda's story. One meets this incredible woman in an intimate discussion
of her work: one sees her at home, outside in the neighborhood, her friends speak as the story shifts from the youthful Hilda to the present day artist she is. Benzing time travels in a creative way with images of Hilda's past floating by her as she sits outside. The light, color, sounds and the youthful versions of Hilda and her friend, Arnold, is a beautiful trip through life.

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blackcat

5.0 out of 5 starsLovely snapshot of a life in art and NYC

December 25, 2017

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The film captures the depth of relationships that color a rich artistic history: relationships with lovers, friends and the city as life moves and brings the changes that create art and personal experience. As in Hilda’s art, life requires that we recognize the perfect even knowing we-or time-may eventually tear it out of the picture. The tensions between creation, change and destruction are regarded whistfully but positively by this short, inspiring film.

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Doryne Davis

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

December 19, 2017

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Kiira, the director and producer of the documentary "Hilda" is a virtual maestra. Her keen eye in portraying this talented artist, Hilda, amongst her 1950's fellow male Abstractionist artists, deKooning and Resnick, demonstrates how fashion-forward she was for her time. The "dream-Hilda", her muse, is a clever invention, as well. This documentary is a fascinating portrait of a fascinating artist.

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BKSmarty

5.0 out of 5 starsLyrical documentary. Great use of NYC!

December 28, 2017

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I was moved by this lyrical recollection of a woman painter in the heart of 1950s NYC art scene. Evocative dream imagery and beautiful use of New York City.

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Sylvia Goldmann

5.0 out of 5 starsI just watched this wonderful gem on my iPad

December 28, 2017

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I just watched this wonderful gem on my iPad! Kiiri Benzing does an amazing job of capturing the spirit of Hilda by featuring the elements of Hilda's life through the past and present. Her use of cinematography on every level drew me in and had me feeling connected to the life of Hilda. The portrayal of a New York original was inspirational! Hilda is a New York Original and so is this short film!

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beesib

5.0 out of 5 starsLovely little portrait

December 12, 2017

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Charming study of a relatively-unknown artist, who's seen it all in NYC over the years. A great way to spend ten minutes!

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Aaron D. Landsman

5.0 out of 5 starsInformative about a member of the art world I love stories like this

December 28, 2017

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Really lovely, associative approach to a short experimental documentary. Informative about a member of the art world I love stories like this; when they are often done they tend to over-explain, but this let me make my own understanding of this complicated time and artist.

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JDR

5.0 out of 5 starsWe loved it!

We have known Hilda O’Connell personally for many years and Kiira Benzing truly captured the specialness of Hilda in her beautiful film.Read more

Published 8 days ago

blessed mom

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

love letter to the arts and NYC in a special time

Published 3 months ago

M Rai

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Work!

Hilda is beautifully done and directed. Had to gather all my family to watch it with me! Director Benzing made us connect emotionally with Hilda through her use of flashback,...Read more

Published 6 months ago

James

5.0 out of 5 starsA brisk and loving look through an artist's eyes

Came for the insight into an artist's craft, stayed for the unexpected appearance of Crying Jordan. Great work!

Published 6 months ago

Janet

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Beautifully done! A nice short film giving us a glimpse into the artist's life and inspirations behind her work.

Published 6 months ago

wild west weader

5.0 out of 5 starsArtists 60+, creative and vital

Brilliant, clear narrative, interesting world and instructive.

Published 6 months ago

MC

5.0 out of 5 starsInventive and moving

Really loved this - such a unique and moving New York story, told in an extremely inventive way. Very happy to have stumbled upon it.

Published 6 months ago

Deborah

5.0 out of 5 stars... the story of Hilda and was inspired by her love for painting

I was drawn to the story of Hilda and was inspired by her love for painting; but more over the lens she looked at life through.Read more

Published 6 months ago

Brian Kaltner

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

beautifully structured, amazing depth in ten minutes

Published 6 months ago

yritag

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Loved the subject.

Published 6 months ago

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