The Call | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee December 1, 2022

The Call

By Ryan Jafri with 6.6

thriller · Short Films · english

Locating itself in the twentieth century, the narrative introduces us to a man who has called in sick to work. His demeanor and the general setting establish a sense of deep unease, something truly amiss simmering right under the surface. As the clock ticks the hours away, we are taken deeper into his life.

With an unhappy boss, a threatening man whose voice remains an ominous presence throughout, he is now at the heart of a work situation that is gradually getting completely out of hand, despite his best efforts. The narrative makes an earnest effort to involve the viewer further in the travails of this work day that has left the protagonist in an absolute fix. Tension continues to mount, but the physical reality of the character never changes.

The film utilizes the same, confined space of a single room to take the viewer through the many developments within the plot. The end result, though not entirely devoid of a few loose ends, remains engrossing, all the while exhibiting potential in terms of storytelling and weaving a narrative.
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