Written and directed by Thommy Morais, ‘Idolum’ is a psychological drama film that is set during a COVID-19 mandatory quarantine. Noah Franz leads the cast as Noah, a young man whose isolated existence becomes woefully distorted. Rachel Jaune co-stars as Noah’s girlfriend. Cautious not to spoil the climatic twist, the drama firmly lives up to its title – exploring the psychological jeopardy of loneliness. A captivating watch with stellar technical craftsmanship throughout.
The 4-minute drama opens with Noah self-taping a vlog about his days in the government-imposed lockdown. With the COVID-19 virus rife across the world, and trepidation and uncertainty at its peak, Noah finds himself abnormally optimistic and engulfed with a sense of hope. The protagonist finds himself enriched in various activities with his girlfriend, albeit consumed with anxiety-inducing mainstream news bulletins.
Under Thommy Morais’ adept direction, and Matt Young’s virtuous cinematography, ‘Idolum’ is delivered to a high spec that is certain to thrill and hit-home with the viewing audience. The topic of loneliness may appear irrelevant from the offset, but the narrative twist exposes the subject matter in a startling fashion. Noah Franz deserves high praise and acclaim for his charming portrayal, as does Rachel Jaune – whose performance proves critical to the overall theme. Visually, the film is pleasingly crafted with stellar technicality in sound, post-production and cinematography. An unforgettable watch that is well deserving of your time. Highly recommended.
