5/5
A tale of betrayal that harkens back to the golden age of film noir
- Drama, Thriller
- United Kingdom
- 2023
- 15 min
Courier
4/5
A chilling thriller that explores the perils of infatuation.
The limited dialogue in the film adds a sense of intimacy, as the audience is forced to rely solely on the physicality of the actors to tell the story. This is further enhanced by Francisco Eltink’s hand-held and stylistic cinematography, which immerses the viewer in the chaotic world of the protagonist. The musical score also plays its part in creating a sinister atmosphere, drawing the audience deeper into the mind of our tormented character.
The story itself is a complex exploration of human sexuality, stalking, addictive personality disorder, and depression. The film tackles these difficult subjects with maturity and sensitivity, refusing to shy away from the darker aspects of mental illness. Moskos masterfully crafts a tale of unexpected twists and turns, keeping the audience on edge until the very end.
‘Courier’ is a brilliant thriller that delivers on every front. From the fantastic acting to the stylish cinematography and haunting score, the film will leave a lasting impression on anyone who watches it. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates quality cinema that pushes the boundaries of mainstream storytelling.
The limited dialogue in the film adds a sense of intimacy, as the audience is forced to rely solely on the physicality of the actors to tell the story. This is further enhanced by Francisco Eltink’s hand-held and stylistic cinematography, which immerses the viewer in the chaotic world of the protagonist. The musical score also plays its part in creating a sinister atmosphere, drawing the audience deeper into the mind of our tormented character.
The story itself is a complex exploration of human sexuality, stalking, addictive personality disorder, and depression. The film tackles these difficult subjects with maturity and sensitivity, refusing to shy away from the darker aspects of mental illness. Moskos masterfully crafts a tale of unexpected twists and turns, keeping the audience on edge until the very end.
‘Courier’ is a brilliant thriller that delivers on every front. From the fantastic acting to the stylish cinematography and haunting score, the film will leave a lasting impression on anyone who watches it. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates quality cinema that pushes the boundaries of mainstream storytelling.
Short Films Matter is an online short film platform that reviews independent short films from across the globe.
We are proud to feature the work of up-and-coming talent as well as established filmmakers.
Unlike other curated short film platforms, we never reject short films. All films submitted are guaranteed to be showcased on our website.
You can submit your short film for review using our submission form. Our submission fee is $50.
Any submissions received via email or social media will be not be accepted.
No. Short Films Matter is a short film platform that reviews and promotes short films via our website and social media. We do not hold live screening events or competitions.
If you would like to make any changes to your review page/or request deletion, you can do so via email.
1. All short films must be publicly hosted on YouTube or Vimeo. If your short film is currently in a festival season. you can submit a trailer. This can be and changed later once your festival season has concluded.
2. Short Films must be 40 minutes or less.
3. You can submit a film that was produced/released in any year, country or language.
4. We accept all types of short films, including: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Experimental, Horror, LGBTQ+, Music, Mystery, Sci-Fi and Thriller.
5. We do not refund submissions.
6. Subtitles are required if the film is not in the English language.
Yes. Our single submission fee is $50.
Besides staff and running costs, the fee is also necessary to ensure high-quality and genuine content for our visitors. The fee rates are competitive with comparable publications.
