Giorgio Miraflor’s ‘Me + Lee’ Is a Love Letter to the Intangible Energy That Exists Between Siblings
For many, there is an unfathomable bond of love between siblings which spans lifetimes regardless of whatever is thrown at it, and within that enduring connection exists an ineffable energy which filmmaker Giorgio Miraflor poignantly captures in his latest short Me + Lee. The second instalment in the Brooklyn based filmmaker’s genre traversing short film series, Me + Lee is a narrative led slice of life drama inspired by his own fraternal relationship, whilst also being a reflection of his Filipino heritage. Set within a flat brimming with signifiers of the rich relationship which unfolded within its walls, Miraflor effectively uses the location to immerse us in the cloistered life of his protagonist, a reclusive existence which could potential be shifted by an unexpected conversation with his pizza delivery guy. Dn invited Miraflor to join us for a conversation about his desire to show realistic, non-caricature depictions of Filipino lives in his films,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Sarah Smith
- Directors Notes
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