Synopsis
A man delves deep into his past, uncovering the profound influence of a pivotal figure in his life, as he seeks strength and reassurance on the day of his wedding.
A man delves deep into his past, uncovering the profound influence of a pivotal figure in his life, as he seeks strength and reassurance on the day of his wedding.
Watched this because a guy I follow on Instagram directed it. He (Adrien) talks about film with real passion, and you can feel that energy coming through in it. It’s solid, well-made for what it is, but not quite at that “minor masterpiece” level he considers to be a 4/5. Still, there’s a lot of promise here, and I’d be interested to see what he does with a feature-length project. If you’ve got 11 minutes to spare, it’s worth watching.
It is the first short film that I have watched; before this, I had not seen any short films..
It is clearly not easy for a filmmaker to make a story intuitive for viewers to grasp within only a few minutes, but he really succeeds in that particular area. Moreover, the editing and the cuts were very captivating. The way the music complements the other aspects of the film is also one of its most impressive elements. Considering that the film is only ten minutes long, it is remarkable how the camera work is not dependent on a single approach but uses multiple techniques; at times the camera remains still, while at other moments it becomes shaky or constantly moving.…
The story is simple but really ambitious in its execution. Boublil crafts every shot with incredible care and intention. The use of diegetic voiceover is such a good choice, it helps guide us through a long passage of time while creating a really nice pace.
There are shades of Almodóvar, Tornatore, Sergio Leone and Alfonso Cuarón, yet the film still feels very distinct.
It does tread a fine line between genuine human authenticity and over-sentimentality. For the most part, it works because the film is about memory. We experience events through the protagonist's perspective, and memories are rarely precise and often elevate emotions. But a little more specificity in character, rather than a broader depiction of childhood, would have given the film an even stronger emotional core.
The editing is exceptional. Boublil has extraordinary control over every aspect of his direction and I can't wait to see what he does with a larger budget and runtime.
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Walk with me - Dir. Adrien Boublil (great dude on instagram) and written by Julian Flores
Is a fantastic take about fatherhood, maturing, growing up etc. there are many words you can say about this film and I think one of those words that I would say is deeply thought about and curated. A sort of non - linear story as we see the perspective of Oscar as a kid and then the next few minutes or so we see the perspective of Oscar grown up. And I love the parallels between the…