It’s the 1920s’ & there’s a deathly calm to the air in Brittany. Katic (Julia Gratens) is oblivious to it as she pokes around with her cards. Her uncle Yaneal (Damien Boisseau) is clearly not amused with her antics and needs to be bitterly reminded by his wife Adenora (Anne-Hélène Orvelin) as to why she… Continue reading ‘Le Linceul’ Horrifyingly Reminds You To Never Play With The Dead!
Tag: Short Film Reviews
‘Skin’ Is A Sensitive Telling Of Body Image Issue Dealt With Humour By A Delightful Gay Couple!
Written by Dominic Colón, ‘Skin’ is a 10:33 minutes’ long film on body image issues. But, what sets this short apart from its contemporaries is the parallel themes undertaken in the narrative, adding a quirky, even comical twist to the turn of events. Santos, played by Dominic Colón once weighed 400 pounds. Today, after losing… Continue reading ‘Skin’ Is A Sensitive Telling Of Body Image Issue Dealt With Humour By A Delightful Gay Couple!
‘Stronger’ Will Make You Re-Think On Who Deserves Your Help!
On a deserted road, an injured woman lies. A biker passes by unaware of her predicament. The man breathing heavily next to her ensures it, by stifling her, lest she makes any noise. And, we see Arjun Shrivastav for the first time and his disturbing gaze doesn’t go unnoticed. Co-directed & written by Rahul Nath… Continue reading ‘Stronger’ Will Make You Re-Think On Who Deserves Your Help!
Selected At Oscar Qualifying Festival, ‘Pashi’ Is India’s Finest 2018 Short Film!
Written & directed by Siddharth Chauhan, ‘Pashi’ is a bilingual (Hindi & Paharai) short film of 31:33 minutes. It’s set against the backdrop of a quaint village in Shimla and follows the events of a family. When a traveller joins them in the inn, he sets in motion an irreversible journey of secrets, lies and… Continue reading Selected At Oscar Qualifying Festival, ‘Pashi’ Is India’s Finest 2018 Short Film!
‘Kathi Pe Ghoda’ Is For Those Seeking Answers…
The film opens to an aerial shot that captures the dichotomy of a suburban life. On one side, edifices stand tall with hills at the backdrop and on the other, shanties fill the vast expanse. Drone operator Abhishek Parui ensures that we sense the duality of human life with the very first scene. The camera… Continue reading ‘Kathi Pe Ghoda’ Is For Those Seeking Answers…
Addiction Couldn’t Have Found A Better Voice Than ‘Quarter‘!
It’s the festival of lights. You can hear the sound of laughter muffled under the bursting crackers. There’s unbridled joy in the air and an unmistakable fervour. It’s Diwali, the famed festival that carries the rich allegories of the good vs. the bad, the triumph of the divine over the evil! And, somewhere in India,… Continue reading Addiction Couldn’t Have Found A Better Voice Than ‘Quarter‘!
‘The Human Project’ Is A Layered Testament To Siblings’ Relationships…
Written by David Beatty, ‘The Human Project’ is a 12:38 minutes’ in duration short on two siblings and their fractured bond. The siblings are born 13 years apart and now struggle to connect to one and another as adults. Directed by K. Spencer Jones, who also happens to be the editor of the film, ‘The… Continue reading ‘The Human Project’ Is A Layered Testament To Siblings’ Relationships…
For Those In The Cusp Of Migration, ‘The American Wake’ Is A Must Watch!
Written, directed & produced by Kevin Quinn, ‘The American Wake’ is set in Inis Mór, an island off the coast of Ireland that seems to be a world away from all that’s hopeful. The premise centers on a humble family of four, Eddie (father, played by Gerry Grimes), Catherine (mother, played Diana O’Connor), Nora (daughter,… Continue reading For Those In The Cusp Of Migration, ‘The American Wake’ Is A Must Watch!
‘Puzzle’ Makes You Want To Rethink About Every Psychologist You’ve Met!
Written & directed by Barbara Toschi, ‘Puzzle’ is an intriguing, complex short on mental health & its disorders and how the help we often seek comes from the most unexpected quarters. At 14:58 minutes in length, ‘Puzzle’ revolves around Alice (Lara Gallagher) whose troubled life compels her into seeking help from a psychologist Miriam (Tiffany-Ellen… Continue reading ‘Puzzle’ Makes You Want To Rethink About Every Psychologist You’ve Met!
‘The Insecurities Of Dill’ Has A Funny Take On Sex, Insecurities & Everything In Between…
Written & directed by Robert Trott, ‘The Insecurities of Dill’ is an unusual narrative on an otherwise awkward and relatively unexplored theme. At 06:25 minutes’, it’s the shortest sex comedy out there that explores issues of insecurity, sex and everything that happens under the duvet. The film centres on three characters and to his credit,… Continue reading ‘The Insecurities Of Dill’ Has A Funny Take On Sex, Insecurities & Everything In Between…