The Closing Line
A tragicomedy about isolation, mental health and loss.
4/5
- Comedy, Drama
- United States
- 2021
- 30 min
The 5-minute film opens with an unkept Oliver striving through his cluttered kitchen in search for cat-food. His advancing age and ill-health have overtaken his household capabilities. When his daughter telephones about her up-coming visit, Oliver anxiously tries to conceal all signs of self-neglect. On his way back from an absentminded trip to the store, Oliver takes a perilous stumble on the sidewalk. The film concludes with a telephone message from his concerned daughter.
Sarah Falkiner has created a striking drama that doesn’t shy away from exploring the pitfalls of old age. Arch Harmon (Oliver) portrays the character with praiseworthy precision – a captivating delivery from the offset. The drama acts as a salient reminder to keep tabs on the elderly population, particularly within families/communities. Cinematography is exceptional from start to finish, wrapped up with fine editing and sound. A sobering watch. Highly recommended.
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The 5-minute film opens with an unkept Oliver striving through his cluttered kitchen in search for cat-food. His advancing age and ill-health have overtaken his household capabilities. When his daughter telephones about her up-coming visit, Oliver anxiously tries to conceal all signs of self-neglect. On his way back from an absentminded trip to the store, Oliver takes a perilous stumble on the sidewalk. The film concludes with a telephone message from his concerned daughter.
Sarah Falkiner has created a striking drama that doesn’t shy away from exploring the pitfalls of old age. Arch Harmon (Oliver) portrays the character with praiseworthy precision – a captivating delivery from the offset. The drama acts as a salient reminder to keep tabs on the elderly population, particularly within families/communities. Cinematography is exceptional from start to finish, wrapped up with fine editing and sound. A sobering watch. Highly recommended.
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