This short film (29 minutes), while dealing with feelings, never gets sentimental. Beautifully filmed it documents just a few days of Lila who finds souvenirs of her father's past. Her father, having lost his memory, does not even recognize her as his daughter, but in the end she manages to connect. I found the kidnapping part a bit amateuristic. But nowhere is there overacting, it's as if they don't know a camera is present, you almost feel as if you're intruding in a personal situation. The lead character Lila is portrayed very lifelike. You can easily get in her skin, which, for a short feature, is quite an accomplishment. More so when you realize this is Kristen Hill's first film. The simple piano music is a nice decor. The whole a must see. Wish there were more films like this!
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If only there were more films as beautiful as this one.
EvaJ8314 February 2005
Unfolding is definitely the best short film I have ever seen. Days later I was still thinking about it. It is just one of those films that causes you to slow down and appreciate those beautiful moments in life. I especially enjoyed the fact that the story was so original. The father-daughter situation was definitely unique, but I think that any viewer could relate to it. After the movie I had such a great feeling, the film was really inspiring and just beautiful. I was wrapped in the movie from the second the film started. The acting was superb and the scenery could not have been more gorgeous. The music, the photography, the dialogue, everything was just right on with this film. I cannot imagine anyone walking out of this film disappointed. I only wish there were more films as solid as this one. Mirror Films, please keep them coming.
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