A profoundly intimate piece of filmmaking from Alex Bush, Thaw mesmerises. Becoming a remarkable love story that delves into the self-discovery of one’s gender. What a debut. Huck and Smith have always been unlikely friends, Huck being a restrained and gentle boy while Smith is known for being the rambunctious
Category: Fantasia
#BOSSBABE ★★★ 1/2 (Short) Fantasia 2023
A great horror satire that nails the world of beauty pyramid schemes, Kassy Gascho’s #BOSSBABE ventures into the absurd. Her film is rife with talent that we should see more of down the line if the promise of this fun short is met. Desperate to climb the ranks of Bevlon,
Se dit d’un cerf qui quitte son bois ★★★★★ (Short) Born of Woman – Fantasia 2023
Se dit d’un cerf qui quitte son bois (Said Of A Deer That Sheds Its Antlers) is a perfect dark comedy short. Salomé Crickx has created a wonderful piece of magic here in this instantly rewatchable film. Today is the 167th annual Shedding, a cheerful ceremony that brings all generations together to promote
Only Yourself to Blame ★★★★★ (Short) Born of Woman – Fantasia 2023
Noomi Yates has created a gut-punching, devastating 9-minute short with her film Only Yourself to Blame. A film that really just has you sitting in stunned silence.
Nu (Nude) ★★★★ (Short) Fantasia 2023
Nu is a sexual nightmare, finding yourself not as alone as you thought. Olivier Labonté Lamoyne’s film leaves itself open for interpretation to marvellous effect – a great horror short about vulnerability. An ordinary young couple finds an isolated place to park their car and love each other away from
Transylvanie ★★★★ (Short)- Small Gauge Trauma – Fantasia 2023
A wonderfully balanced short film, Transylvanie is a fresh take on a well-worn genre. Rodrigue Huart’s excellent film engrosses you with ease, with lead Katell Varvat destined for great things. Ewa is a 10-year-old girl living in a high building in a quiet town. She’s an odd, lonely child and
Sayani – ★★★★ (Short)- Born of Woman – Fantasia 2023
Lucía Bernal’s short film Sayani is an absolutely gorgeous film, mysterious and patient; while it keeps its cards close to its chest, it leaves you deep in thought and remains a beautiful intimate viewing. In a mysterious, unknowable place, extraterrestrial beings guide a lost pilot to her destiny. The cinematography
Birth/Rebirth ★★★★ Fantasia International Film Festival 2023
A tale of motherhood that will pose the hardest of questions, Birth/Rebirth is a restrained debut feature from Laura Moss that throws us into an unexpected perspective—a fascinating viewing. A morgue technician successfully reanimates the body of a little girl, but to keep her breathing, she will need to harvest
Hundreds of Beavers ★★★★★ Fantasia International Film Festival 2023
We needed Hundreds of Beavers; we just never knew it until it slapped us right in the face with a knitted fish. An unforgettable, outlandish viewing experience. Perfect in every way.
White Noise – Short Film ★★★★★ Fantasia International Film Festival 2023
A tragic tale of a woman overwhelmed with the agony and misery of misophonia, White Noise packs one hell of a punch. Tamara Scherbak has brought us a superb short film.
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