Written and directed by Nizar Nassar, 'Yesod' is a science fiction short film that stars Tarek Bob and Nermin Habib.
The film follows an unnamed protagonist in a desolate landscape who survives in a hideout below ground to escape from the harsh environment above. On one such expedition foraging for food and survivors, the protagonist comes across a female sub-human. The discovery of another human ensues chaos and what the protagonist chooses to do from here onwards will define if he lives or dies in the hostile environment.
Yesod is a great film from all aspects. From the actors to the makeup and from the cinematography to its dialogue absent narrative, the film has all the ingredients needed to make a resonant, well rounded story.
Utilising minimal exposition and dialogue, Nassar chooses instead to make the audience explore the world through the protagonist's actions. This approach works wonders as it enables intrigue right upto the very end and transports the audience into the main character's shoes as he tries to survive in this very hostile world. It is creative choices such as these that elevate the film substantially.
From a visual perspective, the film is absolutely stunning. From the above ground desolate landscape to the underground sets, each visual aspect of the production rivals any well funded Hollywood production. In addition, the sound mixing and sound editing are also impressive, helping to fully immerse the audience into the hostile and desolate world that the story takes place in.
Beautifully shot, expertly paced and full of intrigue, Yesod is a cool little scifi gem that is way better than it has any right to be. Nizar Nassar has created an absolutely gorgeous science fiction marvel, one that utilises minimal dialogue to tell an expansive story that bursts out of its canvas and soars into the sky.