
UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research. Interviewees sit in the Modnar Machine and reflect on contemporary life, from war, to television, identity, self-perception, with abstractions in sound and visuals creating a feedback loop.
Directed by Michael Gross, The Modnar Machine leans on a strong ensemble — Biff, Dot, Eugene Timiraos — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1980.
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While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films.
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