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Memorial Picture House

Synopsis

Vivien, a glamorous yet cold-hearted ice skater was forced to grow up before she was ready to. A major apprehension moment was due, which prompted the Grim Reaper to take Vivien on a journey of watching her own funeral on a cinema screen and experience memory flashbacks, to make her conclusions before moving on from life.

Review

5/5
An intriguing tale of regret, grief and the afterlife.
Mia Chaar’s short film provides a powerful exploration of mortality and the impact of both life and death on the people left behind. With an excellent cast led by Amy Martin, we follow Vivien as she navigates the strange reality of witnessing her own funeral and reflects on the significant moments that led her to this point. Andre Frey’s stand-out performance as the charming, whimsical grim reaper, brings much-needed levity to the story and helps to balance the heavier themes of regret and family angst.

Grace Campbell’s beautiful cinematography makes excellent use of light and shadows to lend the film an evocative and visually stunning atmosphere that perfectly complements the story’s emotional weight. With excellent pacing and direction by Chaar, ‘Memorial Picture House’ delivers a captivating narrative that grips the viewer from start to finish, with Frey’s performance in particular leaving a strong impression.

The film is a must-watch for anyone interested in exploring themes of mortality and family strife. It offers a moving, emotionally resonant story backed by strong performances, effective cinematography, and expert direction.

Memorial Picture House

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Mia Chaar
Writer(s): Mia Chaar
Cast: Amy Martin, Andre Frey, Audrina Oakes, Tia Bissenden-Ayears
Producer(s): Sanna Barsk
Director of Photography: Grace Campbell
Animation (if applicable):

Specifications

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Language: English
Year: 2022
Runtime: 20 min

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Cast/Crew

Director(s): Mia Chaar
Writer(s): Mia Chaar
Cast: Amy Martin, Andre Frey, Audrina Oakes, Tia Bissenden-Ayears
Producer(s): Sanna Barsk
Director of Photography: Grace Campbell
Animation (if applicable):

Specifcations

Genre:
Subjects: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Country:
Language: English
Year: 2022
Runtime: 20 min

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Memorial Picture House

Synopsis

Vivien, a glamorous yet cold-hearted ice skater was forced to grow up before she was ready to. A major apprehension moment was due, which prompted the Grim Reaper to take Vivien on a journey of watching her own funeral on a cinema screen and experience memory flashbacks, to make her conclusions before moving on from life.

Review

An intriguing tale of regret, grief and the afterlife.

5/5
Mia Chaar’s short film provides a powerful exploration of mortality and the impact of both life and death on the people left behind. With an excellent cast led by Amy Martin, we follow Vivien as she navigates the strange reality of witnessing her own funeral and reflects on the significant moments that led her to this point. Andre Frey’s stand-out performance as the charming, whimsical grim reaper, brings much-needed levity to the story and helps to balance the heavier themes of regret and family angst.

Grace Campbell’s beautiful cinematography makes excellent use of light and shadows to lend the film an evocative and visually stunning atmosphere that perfectly complements the story’s emotional weight. With excellent pacing and direction by Chaar, ‘Memorial Picture House’ delivers a captivating narrative that grips the viewer from start to finish, with Frey’s performance in particular leaving a strong impression.

The film is a must-watch for anyone interested in exploring themes of mortality and family strife. It offers a moving, emotionally resonant story backed by strong performances, effective cinematography, and expert direction.

Memorial Picture House

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