A colleague of mine sent me this short only hours ago.
Thanks to a nuanced and controlled performance from its cinematographer and sole star, Oscar Deng, "A Strange Place" hits the mark as a tense and uncomfortable thriller, demanding your attention with every shot.
The ambition of first-time director/writer Joshwa Walton shows through in a layered, yet minimalist, approach, which is a true showcase underscored by the clear collaboration of talent behind (and simultaneously, in front of) the camera.
Despite its limits and frustrations, it is a bewildering watch, full of wonderful, skillful style with substance to match it.
At only ten minutes in run-time, "A Strange Place" is a true leap forward for its first-time crew. For those who enjoy a different kind of cinema, this is not to be missed.
Thanks to a nuanced and controlled performance from its cinematographer and sole star, Oscar Deng, "A Strange Place" hits the mark as a tense and uncomfortable thriller, demanding your attention with every shot.
The ambition of first-time director/writer Joshwa Walton shows through in a layered, yet minimalist, approach, which is a true showcase underscored by the clear collaboration of talent behind (and simultaneously, in front of) the camera.
Despite its limits and frustrations, it is a bewildering watch, full of wonderful, skillful style with substance to match it.
At only ten minutes in run-time, "A Strange Place" is a true leap forward for its first-time crew. For those who enjoy a different kind of cinema, this is not to be missed.