The Weight of the Stone

"The Weight of the Stone" is a movie that tells the story of a female painter trying to break into the art world and experiencing both success and disappointment in the process. The painter repeatedly depicts the scene of Sisyphus pushing the stone. Each new painting reflects both the painter's personal journey and Sisyphus's never-ending task. This film conveys the painter's attempts to enter the art world and the emotions of success, failure, support, and disappointment. Viewers can identify with the painter's determination and ambition and can feel the difficulties, successes, and disappointments she experiences. The film is mostly shot in the painter's studio and various art galleries.