Francois Ozon has accumulated quite a number of short films over the years as we have watched him grow into an important film-maker. One of the great features of his work is the originality of his themes. This very short film is a mere incident in the lives of four teenagers daring to be different as they approach the boundaries of their sexual explorations. I liked the choice of characters - fresh-faced youth with a suggestion of cheekiness and naughtiness in their dancing eyes. There is a temptation to outdo each other in their game of "dares". Each "dare" probes deeper and becomes increasingly embarrassing to the participants until the result of the final "dare". Their laughter turns to shocked silence. I felt quite sick...but then Francois Ozon sets out to shock and in this respect it must be said he is once again successful.
Review of Truth or Dare
