Max Walker-Silverman’s “A Love Song”

A Love Song (2022)

A beautiful, low-key film of quiet power led by a moving performance from Dale Dickey with hints of Wim Wenders and Chantal Akerman

Running at just under 80 minutes, Max Walker-Silverman’s feature length directorial debut is a potent, moving film that gets a lot done in its short running time. Telling the story of Faye(Dale Dickey), it begins as she goes about her daily routine at a remote campsite in Colorado in sequences that recall “Jeanne Dielman” as she waits for the uncertain arrival of childhood friend Lito(Wes Studi).

Faye lives a life in time with the nature around her and manages some decisions on random chance, but still carries the burden of being widowed many years before.

It’s a low-key and very well crafted film which is likely to invoke some tears but overall is an invigorating experience. Some might find its slow pace off-putting but it’s worth making through its modest length. I’m excited to see what Walker-Silverman does next.