5/5
A poetic tribute to the men of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Regiment. The 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Regiment is recognized as having suffered…
- Documentary, Drama
- United States
- 2021
- 3 min
The 4-minute short, filmed blazingly by Max Montgomery, introduces us to a newcomer into the hairdressing profession. Inflicted by the COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom, the barber speaks about his mental fragility – sparked by isolation and fear of losing his handiwork. Thankfully, a hair styling mannequin was able to fill the creative gap. As lockdown rules relax, the barber returns to work at Ruffians where he finds himself in a new role – a comforting ear to his clients personal trials. A poignant piece of filmmaking that highlights the necessity of community life.
The 4-minute short, filmed blazingly by Max Montgomery, introduces us to a newcomer into the hairdressing profession. Inflicted by the COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom, the barber speaks about his mental fragility – sparked by isolation and fear of losing his handiwork. Thankfully, a hair styling mannequin was able to fill the creative gap. As lockdown rules relax, the barber returns to work at Ruffians where he finds himself in a new role – a comforting ear to his clients personal trials. A poignant piece of filmmaking that highlights the necessity of community life.
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