By Any Other Name
A gripping thriller that delves into the chilling underworld of sex trafficking, weaving a heart-wrenching tale of a missing deaf girl.
5/5
- Drama, Thriller
- United Kingdom
- 2024
- 25 min
The 41-minute monologue, constructed predominately in real time and appearing as two-continuous shots, opens with Gordon demonstrating his movie-nerd personality. The film breaks-the-fourth wall throughout, with the character speaking directly to the camera for the viewing audience. Set entirely in an apartment, the drama delves into the imbalance of power and acceptance of sexual advances in an industry rife with scandal. ‘Nerd’ is a hard-hitting, albeit complex drama that will evoke viewer empathy and equally resentment to the protagonist.
In the arts and entertainment industry, money and power is enjoyed by the few. The remaining majority strive and dream, all the while open to the whims and predations of the powerful.
There are many in vulnerable positions. ‘It began with the interns’ Do those with influence open the powerless to greater risk by failing to understand boundaries? Does the industry hold itself accountable? Do we hold each other accountable? Do we spend enough time and energy discussing safeguarding issues? Are the correct policies in place? How does power corrupt? How are monsters born? Nerd does not answer all of these questions. But it invites you to consider them.
Gordon is a movie producer, embroiled in scandal and excommunicated from the elite. He tells us his story.
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The 41-minute monologue, constructed predominately in real time and appearing as two-continuous shots, opens with Gordon demonstrating his movie-nerd personality. The film breaks-the-fourth wall throughout, with the character speaking directly to the camera for the viewing audience. Set entirely in an apartment, the drama delves into the imbalance of power and acceptance of sexual advances in an industry rife with scandal. ‘Nerd’ is a hard-hitting, albeit complex drama that will evoke viewer empathy and equally resentment to the protagonist.
In the arts and entertainment industry, money and power is enjoyed by the few. The remaining majority strive and dream, all the while open to the whims and predations of the powerful.
There are many in vulnerable positions. ‘It began with the interns’ Do those with influence open the powerless to greater risk by failing to understand boundaries? Does the industry hold itself accountable? Do we hold each other accountable? Do we spend enough time and energy discussing safeguarding issues? Are the correct policies in place? How does power corrupt? How are monsters born? Nerd does not answer all of these questions. But it invites you to consider them.
Gordon is a movie producer, embroiled in scandal and excommunicated from the elite. He tells us his story.
Coming Soon
