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Conversations in Dreamland

Synopsis

At the end of his rope, Lewis has one last game to play.

Review

3/5
An artistic drama that delves into mental health.
Spencer Ventresca’s short drama film, ‘Conversations in Dreamland’, is a powerful exploration of mental anguish and dark inner turmoil. Ventresca stars as Lewis, a man struggling with suicidal thoughts, who confronts his alternative self (played with intensity by Alyssa Scruton) in a lucid dream. The film uses this dream-like scenario to explore deep-seated psychological issues in an experimental and thought-provoking manner, providing a powerful bridge to conversation surrounding mental health.

While the production quality doesn’t quite reach the level of big-budget cinematic standards, it more than makes up for it with its rich artistic sensibilities. The film uses experimental techniques to captivate the viewers and keeps them focused until its thought-provoking climax. Both Ventresca and Scruton deliver solid performances that really help sell the intensity of the narrative – with Scruton in particular rising up to deliver a dark and powerful performance.

Overall, ‘Conversations in Dreamland’ is a film that powerfully tackles its subject matter with depth and creativity. While it may need some fine-tuning from a technical aspect, it more than makes up for it with a thrilling story and fantastic performances that evoke deep compassion for those dealing with mental health. Recommended to anyone interested in exploring the intricacies of inner turmoil and the journey to recovery.

Conversations in Dreamland

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Spencer Ventresca
Writer(s): Spencer Ventresca
Cast: Alyssa Scruton, Spencer Ventresca
Producer(s): Liz Zimmerman, Spencer Ventresca
Director of Photography:
Animation (if applicable):

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Language: English
Year: 2023
Runtime: 13 min

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Cast/Crew

Director(s): Spencer Ventresca
Writer(s): Spencer Ventresca
Cast: Alyssa Scruton, Spencer Ventresca
Producer(s): Liz Zimmerman, Spencer Ventresca
Director of Photography:
Animation (if applicable):

Specifcations

Genre: ,
Subjects: , , , , ,
Collections:
Country:
Language: English
Year: 2023
Runtime: 13 min

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Conversations in Dreamland

Synopsis

At the end of his rope, Lewis has one last game to play.

Review

An artistic drama that delves into mental health.

3/5
Spencer Ventresca’s short drama film, ‘Conversations in Dreamland’, is a powerful exploration of mental anguish and dark inner turmoil. Ventresca stars as Lewis, a man struggling with suicidal thoughts, who confronts his alternative self (played with intensity by Alyssa Scruton) in a lucid dream. The film uses this dream-like scenario to explore deep-seated psychological issues in an experimental and thought-provoking manner, providing a powerful bridge to conversation surrounding mental health.

While the production quality doesn’t quite reach the level of big-budget cinematic standards, it more than makes up for it with its rich artistic sensibilities. The film uses experimental techniques to captivate the viewers and keeps them focused until its thought-provoking climax. Both Ventresca and Scruton deliver solid performances that really help sell the intensity of the narrative – with Scruton in particular rising up to deliver a dark and powerful performance.

Overall, ‘Conversations in Dreamland’ is a film that powerfully tackles its subject matter with depth and creativity. While it may need some fine-tuning from a technical aspect, it more than makes up for it with a thrilling story and fantastic performances that evoke deep compassion for those dealing with mental health. Recommended to anyone interested in exploring the intricacies of inner turmoil and the journey to recovery.

Conversations in Dreamland

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