La palla blu – Amicizia accattivante e avventure colorate
By Adelina Hill Le Ballon Bleu by Katherine Griffin is an adorable love story of two balloons: one red, one blue, that become separated in France. The red balloon becomes trapped on a light pole and can’t be freed. The blue balloon seeks help from a little girl strolling through the city. Insieme, they search for the red balloon while also forming a friendship. The music was my favorite part of the film, and the Pixar-style...
Svelare i pericoli digitali: Controllo della revisione del Metaverso
By Adelina Hill Policing the Metaverse, created by Imaja Williams with V/O by Jerry Camacho, sheds light on the inherent dangers of the online world. It underscores the challenges and vulnerabilities within the metaverse. In an age where technology advances, policing the internet becomes increasingly difficult due to the ease of data deletion. The film also highlights the ephemeral nature of digital content. Policing the...
The Beauty of Self: Authenticity in Evan Bode’s Thine Own Self
By Ford Melillo Thine Own Self, written and directed by Evan Bode, is a magical mixed-media film. It follows little spirits who are stripped of their identities and thrust into stifling conformity before eventually breaking free from tyranny and rediscovering their authentic selves. On paper, it presents a heartwarming story; tuttavia, there is something entirely elevated about the film. Perhaps it’s the various aspects of the...
Formazione Pedro (Formazione Pedro): The Pursuit of Soccer Success
By Rhea Mursalin Treinando Pedro (Formazione Pedro) is a short film directed by Igor Marinho that demonstrates the willingness and perseverance of a young boy’s pursuit of success. This film presents Pedro, an eager and determined individual who hopes to become a professional soccer player despite his lack of talent or athletic ability. Pedro studies soccer strategies and trains day and night in hopes of becoming better at his...
A Triumph of Community in Pikala Binatna
By Jailene Kontz Pikala Binatna, directed by Brianna Celestina, delves into the life of Jamal, who aims to break the stigma around bikes in Marrakech, Morocco. His bike shop, Pikala Binatna, unites fellow bike enthusiasts to educate their community about bike repair and creativity, transforming bikes into sources of fun and fascination, not just utilitarian vehicles for the less fortunate. The film beautifully captures...
Mind the Gap: Nostalgia and Distance in Eshaan Mani’s Delhi Days
By Ford Melillo Delhi Days, directed by Eshaan Mani, is a nostalgic gem. Structured as an interview, it chronicles Arun Mani’s reflections on his youth in New Delhi, revisiting his childhood home, scuola, and community through photographs and memories. The film’s most touching aspect lies in Arun’s natural balance between youthful exuberance and acquired wisdom as he delves into his past. As Arun reminisces...
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