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The Unanswered Question, set to Charles Ives' 1908 score, explores humanity's search for identity through contrasting elements. Like the music's blend of seductive strings and discordant horns, the film juxtaposes raw, intense movement with stillness; artificial spaces with natural landscapes; and extreme close-ups with wide shots. These contrasts highlight the moment of exhaustion that leads to a deeper awareness of the world.