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The Moment of Eternity
Written and directed by Joshua Cremer, ‘ The Moment of Eternity ’ is a feature-length drama that stars Marzel Maraite and Simon Zolotar. The film charts the day-to-day life of an aged man who has obsessive-compulsive dis
Film reviewSilent Sirens
Certain short films manage to leave a lasting impression on the viewer's soul, thanks to the emotions they evoke. Others achieve the same effect through their non-conformist style. ' Silent Sirens ' possesses the rare qu
Film reviewGood Filipino Kids
Beyond its aesthetic role, one of the purposes of cinema, especially in a present dominated by globalism and multiculturalism, or in an industry oversaturated with mainstream standards, is to "accredit" an ethnicity. And
Film reviewGhost Trials
Nothing can disappoint more than a person you love. ' Ghost Trials ' is the story of such disillusionment. It starts from a seemingly ideal father-son relationship and dives into the backstage of a dysfunctional family r
Film reviewThe Woman Who Stops the Wind
Sometimes fiction proves inadequate in the face of individuals with extraordinary destinies. Alternatively, we might assert that the lives of such people possess an impact equal to that of great literature. It is difficu
Film reviewBlood and Ash
We have to say from the beginning that ' Blood and Ash ' is an atypical short film. But this striking quality doesn’t necessarily lie in its noticeable technical qualities or in the directorial vision of Kenneth Sanabr
Film reviewNight Eye
Some stories don’t need a thrilling central conflict or extreme trauma to create a haunting atmosphere. ' Night Eye ' is the perfect example, and what Oliver Wieländner offers us through his short film is truly a spec
Film reviewSeven Flavours
A music video is generally a state of mind, a form of artistic expression that often transcends the constraints of a cinematic narrative. This happens especially when we are talking about a song without lyrics and, there
Film reviewWhere I'm From
' Where I’m From ' is the kind of short film that is difficult to categorize, rather proposing an atypical sensory experience exceeding the strict perimeter of cinema. In a way, Sina Nazarian offers us what we might ca
Film reviewThe Deportation of a Model Citizen
War leaves behind not only the tragedy of countless innocent deaths but also the painful stories of the survivors. Hence, those who had the chance to escape the conflagration by taking refuge in other countries did not r
Film reviewThe First Night
When suffering is overwhelming, two loners can hope for a chance at healing. And yet ' The First Night ' is not a conventional love story. In fact, what Silvia Gregorova illustrates in her short film is rather an alterna
Film reviewFolded Whispers
It is difficult to write about those short films that focus on such a special and evanescent subject as poetry. Writing is even more difficult a poetry is a state of mind rather than an explicit technical exercise in whi
Film reviewFeelblock
If you’ve been missing 'Black Mirror', then ' Feelblock ' is the perfect choice for you. We do not know for sure whether Halldór Frank Hafsteinsson planned such a parallel, but the incisiveness of his social critique
Film reviewCognition
' Cognition ' goes far beyond the ambitions of a short film in the sense that its narrative amplitude is somewhat incompatible with the limited dimensions of such a project. However, that doesn’t mean the experience Ra
Film reviewRural
If the short film ' Rural ' has a great quality, it lies in the naturalness with which the director captures the way a love relationship is born. However, we are not facing a drama with extreme psychological inflections,
Film reviewOkay
Sometimes an “okay” can mean a cry for help. But how can we really know if certain limits are crossed when our choices are determined by the will of others? ' Okay ' is a short film that explores this delicate psycho
Film reviewThe New Language
Directed by Chris Watson, ‘ The New Language ’ is a documentary that charts the journey of an up and coming Australian band of the same name. With one of the lead singers developing vocal nodules that diminish her abilit
Film reviewCafe Marylin
Behind the celebrity glow, one can hide not only an immeasurable pride, but also a blood-stained past. ' Café Marylin ' is the x-ray of such an artist's portrait, which virulently demystifies the idols of moviegoers to
Film reviewCome Outside
Written and directed by Sheldon Woodson, ‘Come Outside’ is a feature length science fiction drama that stars Sheldon Woodson, Vanessa Dehesa-Woodson, Vernvan Hinson and others. Set in a suburban town, the film finds the
Film reviewEllida
Written by Birgit Syran Myaard and directed by Leon Mitchell, the feature film ‘ Ellida ’ stars Katrina Syran, Kris Wolf, Elliot Cable and Luca Molinari. Katrina Syran plays Ellida, a woman who has just lost her baby. Fe