Emma's Visitor | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee May 10, 2021

Emma's Visitor

By Avibrata Chanda with 6.5

thriller · Short Films · english

The film presents to you a conversation between two women. However, the unusual circumstances and the events that precede and succeed this conversation is what makes it strangely unique, drawing the viewer in, and holding their attention throughout.

Emma has found herself in a limbo between life and death, while forces more powerful than her decide on her fate - whether to keep her alive or ensure that the next development from this limbo is into the realm of death. A Grim-Reaper-like figure, dressed in immaculate white, has come to ease this passage for the protagonist. However, unlike the serenity of her attire, she brings in a deep sense of discomfort into the narrative. The exchange between the two women, coupled with a complementary score, further strives to heighten the sentiment conjured so far.

As the plot develops, it exhibits skill in performance and the chemistry between the actors, along with potential in writing. A tighter control on edit and sound, however, would have allowed the final product to be smoother. Irrespective, the film leaves the door open for more such projects by the lean cast and crew.
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