I often follow what is going on at vimeo.com to stay up to date on new video happenings around the world. Techniques, stories, equipment, methodology, and animation are just a few to mention. Today I thought I would do a quick synopsis and review of the movie BE LINEN. The short documentary is about the flax plant and specifically the way it is used to create fibers. The film shows the entire process of growing, processing, and then using the fibers in society today. I enjoyed the way the video describes each step and how the passion of the people making it are what truly make the material “noble”. The people interviewed talked about how it is a living material that evolves with time. The passion that was captured in this film is amazing. One common theme that was shown throughout is the sustainable nature of the fiber. It was not over-sold as are many “organic” products are green washed theses days. They said that the material speaks for itself. You do not have to label it organic, it just is! I can appreciate this sentiment. In terms of technique, I could tell it was shot on a DSLR which is not always flattering. I would hope to not be able to tell what was used to create a video but alas it is the style of today. A few scenes used the depth of field a little much but overall the cinematography is splendid. Take a moment to watch the video, it is worth seeing it through to the end. (Masters Of Linen – http://linenandhempcommunity.eu )