I knew the gist of the story when I saw it, but found it weird and confusing, but after hearing all the details of the story, which I wish i knew before seeing it,I would have enjoyed and understood it better.

I would disagree to point number 1 and DO NOT set your camera to auto-white balance!

Auto white balance may shift during the shot if you framing takes in more sky/background blue/7000 Kelvinish and warm (supplemented light on subject) at appx. 3200 K.

You not want white balance shifting during the shot, which auto may do on you and will be challenging/impossible to fix in post.

If your camera shoots RAW, you can change temp to your liking in post, but it does not, you will have less flexibility changing it so choose a temperature more precisely.

I think this used to be called, "high concept". : )

Brilliant young filmmakers!

Their Cosmos movie is jaw-dropping great, especially when you consider it was made with just the two of them and their mother helping out (the three actors assisting when required and not on screen).

No.

Completely agree with your view. Bizarre times.