The Doll (2021) – Short
by Felipe Rosa
The Doll: Elahe Esmaili’s short documentary invites a look at a custom
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: documentary, short
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Do Not Split – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
Do Not Split: Anders Hammer’s from the trenches look at the Hong Kong protests of 2019 (against the heavy-handed political persecution by the mainland government) is filled with harrowing images. It doesn’t offer much in the way of context, but it’s great documentation of another one of the waves of protests aiming for freedom around the world in present days, as well as the generally violent response by the police. This documentary can be seen on their webpage or on […]
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If Anything Happens I Love You
by Felipe Rosa
If Anything Happens I Love You: the animation in Will McCormack and Michael Govier’s short is
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Colette (2020) – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
Colette: Colette, the subject of Anthony Giacchino’s short documentary, had to
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Yes-People (Já-Fólkið) – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
Yes-People: the animation of Gísli Darri Halldórsson’s shot film is simple,
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: animation, short
Feeling Through – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
Feeling Through: Doug Roland’s touching short film follows the unlikely connection between a teen and a DeafBlind man, opening up the window of how hard it is to communicate and connect for those with disabilities. Performers Steven Prescod and Robert Tarango are convincing in this quiet and efficient short. Information about the project can be read on its website, and the short can be seen, at least for now, on YouTube:
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Genius Loci – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
Genius Loci: Adrien Mérigeau is not, per se, telling a story in this animated short, but that doesn’t make the images any less hypnotic. Abstract shapes transform and change colors in a way that mimics the mental chaos suffered by the protagonist. Sound design and musical score nicely complement the images. The short is being presented by UniFrance, in their channel, until at least April 2nd, 2021:
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A Concerto Is a Conversation – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
A Concerto Is a Conversation: Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot short documentary is
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Hair Love – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
Hair Love: Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr., and Bruce W. Smith’s animation is one of the five nominees for Best Short Film (Animated) at the 92nd Oscars®.
Categories: Non-Reviews • Tags: animation, short
Fifth about The Seventh 