3/5
It’s Christmastime and Karl, a local vagabond, has come out from a night of drinking and happens upon a homeless child. After a short…
- Drama, Sci-Fi
- United States
- 2021
- 6 min
Throughout the 3-minute short, which is crafted in the 4:3 aspect ratio, the ill-at-ease protagonist sets about a game of chess with a pompous version of herself. Fearing defeat, the young man attempts to overcome her past dejections and win once and for all. Without spoiling the concluding narrative climax, the film culminates with a sense of hope and a clean slate.
Matteo Cerasuolo has crafted a nifty little short that doesn’t overemphasize it’s subject matter. The audience is likely to interpret the plot in a multitude of different viewpoints, but the salient theme of taking control of oneself is explicit. A subtle, albeit well executed performance by Sophia Danno seals the film’s success – a voiceless performance that is flawlessly portrayed through body and facial movement. Music, post-production and cinematography are of a reasonable standard. The drama would benefit from further insight into the protagonist’s woes – with dialogue exchanges to convey conflict. A worthy watch.
Throughout the 3-minute short, which is crafted in the 4:3 aspect ratio, the ill-at-ease protagonist sets about a game of chess with a pompous version of herself. Fearing defeat, the young man attempts to overcome her past dejections and win once and for all. Without spoiling the concluding narrative climax, the film culminates with a sense of hope and a clean slate.
Matteo Cerasuolo has crafted a nifty little short that doesn’t overemphasize it’s subject matter. The audience is likely to interpret the plot in a multitude of different viewpoints, but the salient theme of taking control of oneself is explicit. A subtle, albeit well executed performance by Sophia Danno seals the film’s success – a voiceless performance that is flawlessly portrayed through body and facial movement. Music, post-production and cinematography are of a reasonable standard. The drama would benefit from further insight into the protagonist’s woes – with dialogue exchanges to convey conflict. A worthy watch.
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