An intelligent, anti-social man searches for the reason for his tinnitus but discovers a fundamental part of our existence. Or does he? The ending is gloriously explosive and cynical.
A small workshop, a bunch of dialogue and stunning micro cinematography are the basis for this original film by Johannes Grenzfurthner, an experimental Austrian artist. Part of my joy as a viewer was not being spoken down to - this isn't for the masses.
'Masking Threshold' is more visually appealing than 'X', more mentally stimulating than 'You Won't Be Alone', and as mysterious and vicious as 'Bull'. I state that even though all those were among my thrilling favourites the same year.