First of all I have to say that for me as an allergy sufferer I felt a strong desire for reviewing this comprehensive piece of cineastic enlightenment. William Dickson was probably the first who mastered the technique of omission. Following by originating Hemingway, the great writer, the director of Record Of A Sneeze understands how to focus on the main parts by leaving out disturbing elements. The result we see is a true epic in its shortest form: A harsh and dry sneeze, nothing more, nothing less and that' s it. But not at all because according to H´s iceberg theory six seventh of the true meaning are still invisible under water. However I cannot do this interpretation on your behalf, so go open the treasure of Dickson films yourself and discover a universe of puzzle pieces which, when stuck together, will always make you smile. 9/10, an outstanding short and dark Dickson, recommended
