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Who in this Mirror

Synopsis

A young mother struggles to reconcile with her genetic history.

Review

5/5
A short drama about grief, health and anxiety.
Written and directed by Yocheved Pianko Feinerman, ‘Who in this Mirror’ is a short drama that explores health anxiety and grief. Starring Rivky Breuer and Julie Breuer, the narrative follows the protagonist doctor’s appointment where she fears she is inflicted with breast cancer – the same disease she lost her mother to as a child. The student production, which is set in Israel, delves into trepidation and bereavement. A poignant watch from start-to-finish.

The 4-minute film opens with a woman completing a medical questionnaire about her family medical history. Prior to the health screening, the woman gets lost in her own grief as her mind drifts off into a daydream. A young girl sits at her side completing the same questionnaire – representing her youth when she lost her mother to cancer. A comforting presence from the afterlife surrounds her as she carries forward with the medical examination.

Who in this Mirror Short Film
Yocheved Pianko Feinerman has created a poignant tale about a mother/daughter connection beyond the grave. Themes of mental health and loneliness are movingly portrayed by Rivky Breuer – a pleasing performance in spite of the omittance of dialogue. The technicality is of a reasonable standard for a low-budget student production. The conclusion may feel a tad hasty for some, but nonetheless well structured. ‘Who in this Mirror’ is worth the watch.

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Yocheved Pianko Feinerman
Writer(s): Yocheved Pianko Feinerman
Cast: Julie Breuer, Rivky Breuer
Producer(s): Yocheved Pianko Feinerman
Director of Photography: Shmuel Elmaleh
Animation (if applicable):

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Language: Hebrew
Year: 2021
Runtime: 4 min

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Cast/Crew

Director(s): Yocheved Pianko Feinerman
Writer(s): Yocheved Pianko Feinerman
Cast: Julie Breuer, Rivky Breuer
Producer(s): Yocheved Pianko Feinerman
Director of Photography: Shmuel Elmaleh
Animation (if applicable):

Specifcations

Genre:
Subjects: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Collections:
Country:
Language: Hebrew
Year: 2021
Runtime: 4 min

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Who in this Mirror

Synopsis

A young mother struggles to reconcile with her genetic history.

Review

A short drama about grief, health and anxiety.

5/5
Written and directed by Yocheved Pianko Feinerman, ‘Who in this Mirror’ is a short drama that explores health anxiety and grief. Starring Rivky Breuer and Julie Breuer, the narrative follows the protagonist doctor’s appointment where she fears she is inflicted with breast cancer – the same disease she lost her mother to as a child. The student production, which is set in Israel, delves into trepidation and bereavement. A poignant watch from start-to-finish.

The 4-minute film opens with a woman completing a medical questionnaire about her family medical history. Prior to the health screening, the woman gets lost in her own grief as her mind drifts off into a daydream. A young girl sits at her side completing the same questionnaire – representing her youth when she lost her mother to cancer. A comforting presence from the afterlife surrounds her as she carries forward with the medical examination.

Who in this Mirror Short Film
Yocheved Pianko Feinerman has created a poignant tale about a mother/daughter connection beyond the grave. Themes of mental health and loneliness are movingly portrayed by Rivky Breuer – a pleasing performance in spite of the omittance of dialogue. The technicality is of a reasonable standard for a low-budget student production. The conclusion may feel a tad hasty for some, but nonetheless well structured. ‘Who in this Mirror’ is worth the watch.

Recommended

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