A visual flow of its intentions replaces any verbal exchanges in the film. It portrays its world simply by way of what is happening to the characters, which is silently coupled with the constant presence of the metaphor that the title offers. Cramped, closed indoor spaces are first employed to suggest a sense of oppressive isolation both a man and a woman are separately dealing with. This would serve as a contrast eventually at the film’s conclusion when it presents its primary message to you. 

There is also the attempt to portray how lonely and overwhelming existence can be if your mind chooses to withdraw to its own dark recesses, drowning in its own internal noise. The film presents all of these ideas, while keeping the narrative concise and brisk. Events continue to develop in a fast-paced manner, allowing it to avoid a didactic, overbearing tone. 

Kindness and hope are two sentiments one would like to see in a film that deals with a dark subject matter of this kind, and it is indeed these that the story offers as the overarching thread that finally takes it home. This, in turn, also allows for the metaphor established in the title, to attain articulation in a simple, but complete manner.

Where the Noise Ends | Short Film of the Day

A suggestion of urgency and an ignored phone with unanswered calls is our first introduction to Debbie’s world. It follows visuals of unfeeling cityscapes that remain insensitive and detached in the hard cement and concrete they conjure on screen. Despite the things unfolding in her own life, Debbie finds herself distracted by an unfortunate circumstance of a young woman, Tay, and cannot look away. Tay leads an unforgiving existence in direct contrast with Debbie’s seemingly sheltered life. As the narrative progresses, however, it takes the viewer, as well as Debbie, down all sorts of circuitous paths that reveal more than either of them could have expected at first glance. The driving force of the narrative is a very noble cause, and it makes a compelling case for it, aiming to make the viewer sit up and pay attention to the malady of homelessness that plagues modern society, especially, the youth. It draws upon dreams, hopes, and often the failure of their completion to share its message. Though a few rough edges in terms of sound make a rare appearance, the visual progression, choice of the background score, as well as the screenplay, exhibit investment of thought in portraying it all for the viewer.

Lee D Barnes

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