With/In Volume 2 (2021)

With/In Volume 2 Poster

Giving creatives the chance to step outside the box while being confined to their own homes, the filmmakers behind With/In range from seasoned directors to first-timers, all provided with the same iPhone and basic gear to bring their visions to life.

Introduction
"With/In Volume 2" is an anthology movie, independently established in 2021 that mixes four different narratives around the style of seclusion and yearning during the international pandemic. This beautiful set of movies is an exploration of varying emotional landscapes, effectively revealing a shared international experience. It includes prominent actors, consisting of Julianne Moore, Talia Balsam, Gina Gershon, and Mickey Sumner, among others.

Summary of the Anthology
The four separate stories encapsulate diverse experiences during the lockdown period. The style general stimulates the sensations of uncertainty, isolation, fear, introspection, and longing for connection that were deeply embedded in the lives of individuals throughout the pandemic. It sets out to record the new normal of life in the existing world.

Story 1: Anxious
The first movie is an appealing exploration of a person's stress and anxiety during the lockdown. It tells the story of a female, played by Talia Balsam, battling with insomnia and feelings of unpredictability that take place due to the international scenario at hand. Her worry, confusion, and psychological battle are deeply portrayed, echoing the international experience that lots of had throughout the early days of lockdown.

Story 2: Family Dynamics
The second story looks into stretched household relationships amidst the lockdown. The story revolves around a family's struggle to hold together through their shared experiences and individual battles. The performance by Julianne Moore enriches the depth of interaction and emotion within this story.

Narrative 3: Lockdown Love
The third movie is a poignant testimony to like and friendship in the time of the pandemic. Gina Gershon plays a woman who is caught between her desire for outdoors connection and the constraining strictures of quarantine. This story draws out the great balance in between recklessness and intimacy in a time of crisis.

Narrative 4: Mental Struggle
The last story, featuring Mickey Sumner, depicts a lady coming to grips with her pushing psychological health concerns throughout the lockdown. As she fights her psychological satanic forces, the narrative forms a searing exploration of depressive states during the pandemic.

Visual and Emotional Impact
The film uses stark and visceral images to provide the realities of the world facing an international pandemic. The sense of claustrophobia, seclusion, and aggravation is highlighted by the tight, indoor settings in which the narratives take place. Furthermore, the film does not avoid presenting the raw, emotional emotions of the characters.

Conclusion
"With/In Volume 2" is a perfectly crafted anthology reminiscing on the international pandemic experience. It installs a mirror to society, reflecting the manifold emotions, experiences, and strifes of various people during this unforeseeable stage. By doing so, the film ends up being a pivotal commentary on love, family, mental health, and the total human experience throughout this unprecedented time. As a varied expedition of the "new typical", this motion picture leaves the audience with reflective ideas about durability and hope in the face of difficulty.

Top Cast

  • Griffin Dunne (small)
    Griffin Dunne
    (segment "One Night Stand")
  • Zonia Pelenksy
    (segment "One Night Stand")
  • Mickey Sumner (small)
    Mickey Sumner
    (segment "I'm Listening")
  • Trudie Styler (small)
    Trudie Styler
    (segment "I'm Listening")
  • Alessandro Nivola (small)
    Alessandro Nivola
    (segment "Neighborhood Watch")
  • Emily Mortimer (small)
    Emily Mortimer
    (segment "Neighborhood Watch")
  • Sam Nivola
    (segment "Neighborhood Watch")
  • May Nivola (small)
    May Nivola
    (segment "Neighborhood Watch")
  • Debra Winger (small)
    Debra Winger
    (segment "Still Life")
  • Arliss Howard (small)
    Arliss Howard
    (segment "Still Life")
  • Marianne Leone Cooper (small)
    Marianne Leone Cooper
    (segment "Nuts")