Slavery is a terrifying practice. Therefore, it adequately fits in the horror genre. Darn Plantation, short film by director
Ed Mann, develops its metaphoric story in this realm but avoiding the most common cliches.

Scarlet is the second short film directed by Govind Chandran that I review for Luminous Frames Festival, which allows me to notice the evolution of his work. This new film is one step forward from Mr. Mimoto in terms of production and directorial style.

A metaphoric story with a thought-provoking message finds a perfect herald in the short film format. Usually, shorts are more suitable than feature films for this purpose, as they do not have to make up parallel lines of narrative and build interesting characters.

Mr. Mimoto is the sort of short movie that could easily pass for an extract of a feature film. Although being shot with an economic budget of 800 GBP, it has elements that belong to a higher production level, especially the secure directing and the superb performances of the actors.

From the stablishing shots during the opening credits to the last scene filmed from a distance, the short movie Safe Harbor treats its theme with delicacy.

The recent Covid-19 pandemic has taught us some lessons. And the plot of the short movie Decisions not only brings up one of them but uses it as the turning point for its protagonist.

Folded Whispers registers one remarcable night of poetry. How often events like this are held nowadays? Very rarely, so there is no doubt that it is worth to be on film for posterity.

How can cinema use insects with a narrative purpose? It may underline the inner self of a character like in Shohei Imamura’s films.

The short movie Morning dares to tell its narrative without using words, except for the introduction, during the opening credits, when we can listen to a woman saying harsh things to an orphan child.

Grydscaen: scout eve (Episode 3) belongs to an elaborated story created by its director Natsuya Uesugi DuBois.

Timber is a vivid depiction of the disturbing uncertainty that results from a untrustful memory.

Change of Course is a thought-provoking short film about the main worldwide issue nowadays: the Covid-19 pandemic.

Right in the first sequence of An Orange and the Eye we notice the hands of a seasoned filmmaker. A collage of short cuts delivers all information we need about the settings of the story.

The unusual structure of Reasons and Endings results in a challenging experience to its viewers.

In “The Detached Observer” we listen to the inner voice of the soul of an artist who seeks serenity through her production.

During a period of crisis, like the one we are facing now with the pandemic of Covid-19, creativity must be stressed to overcome the difficulties.

Ode to the Whale of Christ is a stylish short movie that dares to be black & white and silent.Ode to the Whale of Christ is a stylish short movie that dares to be black & white and silent.

Lo Lo Love is a fast-pacing animated short film that works with parodies to create its humor.

The short film The Eve involves the viewer in a dreamlike experience.

The Treasure is based on a story written by Alberto Moravia, a remarkably interesting tale that...

The music video for the song "Casket" by artist Geneva Jacuzzi, directed by Chris Friend, has a richness of unique visual varieties.

Peruvian short Holestepper brings a creative approach to two very present themes: social media and respecting your teachers.

The short film Hide Your Love Away is intended to bring the revealing moment that leads the character Josh...

The Russian short film Doll surprises us with a thoroughly designed mise-en-scène that convinces us that the story takes place in a dystopic future.

Covid-19 inspired this sci-fi, along with the old B-movies of the genre.

10 Photographs portraits a step-by-step process of abuse that women are subject to in a professional environment.

Letter to my Mother is a bold and intimate denunciation of the sexual abuse suffered by the director, Amin Maher.

The Funeral portraits the anxieties that the late teenagers face just before becoming adults.

A man, a prostitute, and a car in the night; who knew that those three things would be enough to create a powerful short film about...

The short movie With New Eyes delivers with subtle tone and slow rhythm a message against prejudice that is still so in need nowadays.

At the End of the Road is an emotional short film from director Govind Chandran...

The Lunatic depicts the never-ending battle that a soldier of the United States Army Special Forces must endure...

With a beautiful production, the short movie Augustus presents a strong message about racial equality.

The animated short film Wild Eyes manages to communicate a very powerful message through a delicate story.

The movie Father portrays the ungrateful struggle of an ordinary man against the system and the...

The film Malmkrog, by the Romanian director Cristi Puiu, adapts for the cinema the book of the philosopher Vladimir Solovyov.

The film Mosquito presents an attractive theme: the focus on Portugal's participation in World War I in one of its African colonies.

My Name is Baghdad uses the microcosm of the suburban skateboarding crowd to signal the female empowerment.

Veins of the World, directed by Byambasuren Davaa from Mongolia, is tearfully moving while also a...