Barwon Mansion
A tale of victimhood, hope and female empowerment.
5/5
- Drama
- Australia
- 2022
- 12 min
The film’s atmosphere is accentuated by its minimalist approach, employing black and white cinematography and a partially silent narrative. While this lends an experimental edge to the production, it also creates a challenge in fully engaging with the storyline, at times feeling more akin to a music video than a traditional narrative film. However, Richardson’s choice to utilize a glam rock soundtrack, particularly David Bowie’s iconic ‘Life on Mars’, proves to be a masterstroke, adding depth and dimension to the emotional journey depicted on screen.
Noah Corbett’s portrayal of Noah is undoubtedly the film’s standout feature, capturing the essence of loss and the constriction of joy with remarkable nuance. Despite the limitations of a low-budget production, the cinematography remains commendable, and the editing is skillfully executed. The strategic use of color and black and white sequences adds visual interest, although it may feel somewhat overplayed at times.
While Richardson’s ‘Desolate’ may falter in its narrative engagement and occasionally veer towards a music video aesthetic, it ultimately delivers a poignant exploration of grief and the human experience, propelled by Noah Corbett’s commendable performance and Richardson’s directorial vision.
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The film’s atmosphere is accentuated by its minimalist approach, employing black and white cinematography and a partially silent narrative. While this lends an experimental edge to the production, it also creates a challenge in fully engaging with the storyline, at times feeling more akin to a music video than a traditional narrative film. However, Richardson’s choice to utilize a glam rock soundtrack, particularly David Bowie’s iconic ‘Life on Mars’, proves to be a masterstroke, adding depth and dimension to the emotional journey depicted on screen.
Noah Corbett’s portrayal of Noah is undoubtedly the film’s standout feature, capturing the essence of loss and the constriction of joy with remarkable nuance. Despite the limitations of a low-budget production, the cinematography remains commendable, and the editing is skillfully executed. The strategic use of color and black and white sequences adds visual interest, although it may feel somewhat overplayed at times.
While Richardson’s ‘Desolate’ may falter in its narrative engagement and occasionally veer towards a music video aesthetic, it ultimately delivers a poignant exploration of grief and the human experience, propelled by Noah Corbett’s commendable performance and Richardson’s directorial vision.
Coming Soon