Spotlight July 19, 2024
By Inês Loura with 6.9
poetry · Short Films · english
The narrative, at first glance, is straightforward. It presents a single character, conjures a brief narratorial progression, and tying itself with poetry, chooses fewer words instead of elaborate dialogue. However, in its conciseness, the film also presents a story that is not only defined by its comment on the indomitable nature of the human spirit but also a powerful performance, graceful and effortless in the communication of all of this.
An expanse of the outdoors supports a pole on which flies a solitary performer, a woman who defies gravity to convey the film's message. Alongside an assertion of kindness, a reclamation of power remains loud and clear in the narrative.
The fluid movement captured wonderfully in the visuals thus presented to the viewer declares that this invincibility and kindness is not only an armor against the challenges of life but also an unequivocal reminder to forever show up for oneself.
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