# Melodramatic Matron Films 'Despair' by Alex Prager is All About the Classic Femme Fatale By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/despair-by-alex-prager References: [streetpeeper](http://streetpeeper.com/fashion-news/alex-pragers-despair-nowness) & [nowness](http://www.nowness.com/day/2010/6/10/683/bryce-dallas-howard-in-despair) Actress Bryce Dallas Howard stars in the [short film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiger) 'Despair' by Alex Prager, in which she plays the overdramatic, desperate woman with [classic vintage gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign). Her beauty is timeless, and her red shoes create an eerie connection with the audience. Prager is a Los Angeles-based photographer who has made quite a reputation for herself. In the hopes to capture the one emotion difficult to catch, this film encapsulates all that is melancholy and misery. 'Despair' by Alex Prager is a beautifully artistic featurette reminiscent of several Old [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxxxine) films and productions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Film Aesthetic:** Opportunity to create modern films with a classic Hollywood aesthetic and evoke nostalgia. - **Over-the-top Performances:** Chance to create bold and exaggerated performances, bringing attention to quirky and unique characteristics in actors/actresses. - **Emotional Storytelling:** Opportunity to convey complex human emotions through visual storytelling without dialogue. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film Production:** Chance to make films with an old Hollywood feel and create classic, timeless works of art. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to inspire fashion trends with vintage looks and unique accessories, such as red shoes. - **Photography:** Chance to create visually stunning photographs that evoke classic Hollywood film themes and emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kpop-Star Cinematic Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-short-film.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Iconic Fragrance Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyques-do-son-collection.md) - [Emotional Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnson-johnson.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [80s-Based Horror Trilogies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxxxine.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)