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Rules of the Road

A classic American station wagon, adorned with fake wood paneling, serves as a nostalgic backdrop for a tender romance.

The film Rules of the Road tells the story of a couple's love affair and its demise through the shared ownership of an old beige station wagon with fake wood paneling. The car represents a sense of comfort and familiarity for the couple, but after their separation, it becomes a source of tension and haunting memories for the woman who no longer has access to it. The film is a study in theme and variations, exploring how our experiences and emotions shape our perceptions of objects and their meanings. Through a mix of spoken text, music, and street images, Rules of the Road examines how the automobile often symbolizes our dreams of freedom, pleasure, security, and family.

Info about Rules of the Road

Studio(s): Downstream Productions, Rockefeller Foundation

Originally Released: United States, Mar 20, 1993

Production Country: United States

Genres:Short