3/5
An experimental drama that explores the bittersweet world of music and dance.
- Drama, Experimental, Music
- United States
- 2020
- 19 min
My Toy
4/5
A touching drama about state adoption in Scandinavia.
The film’s beauty stems from its engaging storytelling using excellent editing, a compelling story arc, outstanding cinematography, and an emotive musical score that draws the viewer into its world. The outstanding technical craftsmanship elevates this film’s compelling narrative even further, adding to the viewers’ emotional involvement.
Despite its short 8-minute runtime, ‘My Toy’ is rich in gripping and emotive content. The film explores how two of the children, manipulated by a system, will work to maintain their adopted status to score personal points instead of seeing the familial integrity.
Overall, ‘My Toy’ is a stunning piece of cinema that empathetically portrays the devastating effects of state adoption. Mazen Haj Kassem’s direction, combined with an excellent cast and excellent cinematography, makes the movie a poignant and powerful exploration into this sensitive topic. A must-watch film on culture and identity in Scandinavia and the issues surrounding it.
The film’s beauty stems from its engaging storytelling using excellent editing, a compelling story arc, outstanding cinematography, and an emotive musical score that draws the viewer into its world. The outstanding technical craftsmanship elevates this film’s compelling narrative even further, adding to the viewers’ emotional involvement.
Despite its short 8-minute runtime, ‘My Toy’ is rich in gripping and emotive content. The film explores how two of the children, manipulated by a system, will work to maintain their adopted status to score personal points instead of seeing the familial integrity.
Overall, ‘My Toy’ is a stunning piece of cinema that empathetically portrays the devastating effects of state adoption. Mazen Haj Kassem’s direction, combined with an excellent cast and excellent cinematography, makes the movie a poignant and powerful exploration into this sensitive topic. A must-watch film on culture and identity in Scandinavia and the issues surrounding it.
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