What Goes Up....

Robert Breer's What Goes Up... is part of a series where he integrates diverse elements into his work. His films often juxtapose abstract images with photographed shapes, creating a dynamic visual experience that challenges traditional animation. Breer’s approach reveals cinema as both an illusion of movement and a collection of still images.

The film engages with themes of tension and failure, reflecting on aspirations and the complexities of human experience. The title alludes to the saying "What goes up must come down," linking childhood dreams of flight with deeper explorations of human desire and disappointment. Breer's films invite viewers to see the world through a lens of rhythm and color, transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary.