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The Reader (2005)
This is a beautiful film with a touching story.
I saw this film on the same night I saw 6 other shorts. This one was leaps and bounds ahead of the others in terms of quality of acting, directing, filming and originality of story. It comes together with a professionalism often lacking in short films.
This is a great short film for the following reasons:
1. Amazing performances. The 2 actresses are both compelling and believable instantly. Their chemistry is palpable; the depth of their relationship is conveyed, even though the film is 10 mins long. The acting and directing are very powerful.
2. Beautifully shot. The lighting, framing and general filming are striking. The 35mm film sets this movie apart from other shorts. And what a difference it makes. The filming is worthy of this film stock.
3. Strong story. Often short films try to do too little or too much with the time. Or they are trying to tell a predictable story. This is a good balance of telling you an interesting story, without drawing it out too long or leaving you unsatisfied. You wonder what will happen next, while at the same time, feeling you saw something happen.
Nice score, too. Compliments without overpowering.
If you can find this at a festival, make an effort to see it.
The Able's House Is Green (2003)
Beautiful and touching film
I saw the premiere of this film in Vermont. For a first film, this is an impressive achievement. It is a touching story of how little, seemingly insignificant, things can trigger strong reactions, and then change your big perspective on your life and the decisions you make. I thought the film was well-acted, and decently scripted. In other words the actors had something to work with. Pay attention to the characters' names; that will help. It is a short film, so you can miss the differences among them. In this age of "reality TV" this is a real story. One of the best aspects of the film is its absolutely fantastic photography. It is breath-takingly gorgeous. If you have been or ever want to go to VT, you should watch this.
The film is short, and worth the 15 mins it will take you to watch it.