Home (2003 film)

Home is a 2003 documentary film directed by Jem Cohen. The film primarily focuses on New York City, capturing everyday moments and interactions. However, it's not a conventional narrative documentary. Instead, it presents a series of observational vignettes and portraits of people and places, often lingering on seemingly mundane details.

The film is largely non-verbal, relying heavily on its evocative soundtrack, featuring music by musicians such as Fugazi, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Blonde Redhead. These musical contributions enhance the film's contemplative and melancholic tone.

Home explores themes of urban life, alienation, community, and the beauty found in the ordinary. It's less about telling a specific story and more about creating a mood and inviting the viewer to reflect on their own experiences of home and belonging. The film avoids typical documentary conventions like narration or interviews, allowing the images and music to speak for themselves. It is considered a part of Jem Cohen's larger body of work that often utilizes similar observational techniques to examine overlooked aspects of urban landscapes.