Desire Lines
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Desire Lines is a documentary film. directed by Duncan Cowles. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Through distant observation of people walking on desire lines, a filmmaker notices a pattern in peoples tendency to cut corners, and reflects on what this might mean for the future of our planet. Desire Lines are the official name given to the unofficial paths created as a consequence of erosion by human or animal footfall. These paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated route between an origin and destination. What do desire lines say about human nature and our attitude towards the changing climate? Are we doomed to always take the path of least resistance? Or can we still be saved by collectively forging a new path together?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desire Lines about?
Through distant observation of people walking on desire lines, a filmmaker notices a pattern in peoples tendency to cut corners, and reflects on what this might mean for the future of our planet. D...
Who directed Desire Lines?
Desire Lines was directed by Duncan Cowles.
How long is Desire Lines?
Desire Lines has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Desire Lines released?
Desire Lines was released on December 1, 2022 in theaters.