4 Stars

The subtle mechanisms of tragedy are a constant in our society, continuing to reinvent themselves even thousands of years after their definition in ancient Greek culture. Gilles Laborde is fully aware of this, as his short film ‘LBO‘ presents […]

Building consistent characters in a short film is a rare triumph and as challenging to achieve as in short prose. Not coincidentally, it is obvious that the creative team behind the short film ‘Gone Fishing‘ seems to be familiar, […]

‘Are you sure that you want to do this? As long as we are together, that’s where home is’, are the lines that lead us to the end credits of the feature-length film we are about to review, prompting […]

Turning a dream into reality is not, as in mainstream motivational cinema, a magic formula involving only total commitment to a cause. On the contrary, this process can be a real psychological torture or a self-destructive act that can […]

If cinema is not only a way of exploring the challenges of human destiny but also a means of healing, then ‘Say My Name‘ is by far a worthy endeavour. All the more so since Rhoyce Nova’s short film […]

The courage to experiment, beginning with familiar themes or ideas, has become one of the most vital forces sustaining the art of cinema. Thus, beyond the authenticity, narrative consistency or psychological impact of a concept, the true creators are […]

There are few cases in which the grand circus of aristocratic perfection is as cynically unravelled as in ‘Insanely Perfect‘. But the short film by Lukas Vizner & Miriam Fulmekova doesn’t stop at the parameters of a “privileged” social […]

‘Rock-a-bye‘ is more than a short film with a feminist message, it’s a project about gaining your own freedom. Director Spencer Anderson speaks candidly about empowerment and coming to terms with one’s destiny in a story that touches both […]

The real significance of truly impactful films about the world of drug dealers lies in their exploration of social issues. While many superficial productions emphasize an exaggerated, distorted view of sterile mercantilism, a select few delve into meaningful and […]

The true nature of people is revealed not in ordinary everyday moments but in dramatic situations. From this premise, Tianyi Chen delivers a corrosive short film in which the connections within a family come to the surface to illustrate […]