3 months ago
Wide cinematic shot, taken from behind, in a vast, sun-scorched desert. A dilapidated, rusted bus stop bench is positioned facing the horizon, with the camera directly behind the bench and the seated characters, creating a full rear-view composition.
Seated on the bench are seven characters — ALL WITH THEIR BACKS TO THE CAMERA, facing forward, looking into the distance. NO FACES VISIBLE. NO EYE CONTACT.
– A Muslim in traditional attire
– An Orthodox Jew with a black coat and hat
– A Catholic nun in full habit
– A Sikh man with turban and beard
– A Buddhist monk in saffron robes
– A morbidly obese Superman, cape tattered, dragging in the dust
– A tired executive in a suit, holding a briefcase loosely by his side
All appear weary, slouched, fatigued, in a state of silent resignation.
Above the bench is a weathered, cracked metal sign, rusted and peeling. The text on the sign clearly reads in faded, hand-painted letters:
"Nobody has made it out alive."
The desert around them is vast and empty, the ground cracked, sun-bleached, with long shadows stretching behind the figures.
The mood is still, surreal, symbolic, and filled with existential weight.
BACK VIEW ONLY. FULLY REAR-FACING COMPOSITION. CAMERA BEHIND BENCH AND ALL CHARACTERS.
Shot with Cooke lenses, ARRI Alexa sensor, in 8K ultra-detailed resolution, high dynamic range, golden hour lighting, with dramatic shadows, subtle film grain.
Color grading inspired by Denis Villeneuve and Roger Deakins, evoking themes of loneliness, time, and quiet endurance. in the sign must say : "Nobody has made it out alive."