About

Gus Van Sant's Gerry is the account of two young men called Gerry, (Matt Damon and Casey Affleck) who set out for a walk in the desert and lose their way. What begins as a light-hearted adventure gives way to frustration as they realise the magnitude of their predicament. They trudge across rocky, barren surfaces looking for the way back, while Van Sant's landscape remains austere and impartial. With minimal dialogue and picturesque cinematography by Harris Savides, the film's strength lies in the confident performances of both leads, leaving room for a deeper awareness of the self in relation to the landscape, for the characters and perhaps for the audience as well.