Gin & Dry perfectly demonstrates quite how much can be done in short-film format. What a brilliant gem of a film. While it is, on the face of it, a simple heist story set in an old people's home, it touches on themes of age, loss, companionship, and as a result triggers all kinds of emotions throughout.
The photography is incredibly elegant and the cinematic shots are enhanced with a stunning colour grade. All in all this film makes for a very satisfying visual experience. The visuals are further matched by a quality score and a soundscape that perfectly captures the old people's home. The soundscape is truly evocative, especially in moments when Albi pours himself a Gin & Dry.
The attention to detail is evident and this extends to the beautifully designed title cards which add a further level of class to the film.
Some of the performances are more effective than others, but the title role of Albi played by David de Keyser is perfectly pitched and truly moving.
The script is powerful and in less skilled hands some of the monologue may not have been so effective. But here it is beautifully pitched without being overly melodramatic or maudlin. A truly delicate balance is struck throughout.
This is definitely one to watch. I can't recommend it highly enough as a fantastic example of the short-film format.
The photography is incredibly elegant and the cinematic shots are enhanced with a stunning colour grade. All in all this film makes for a very satisfying visual experience. The visuals are further matched by a quality score and a soundscape that perfectly captures the old people's home. The soundscape is truly evocative, especially in moments when Albi pours himself a Gin & Dry.
The attention to detail is evident and this extends to the beautifully designed title cards which add a further level of class to the film.
Some of the performances are more effective than others, but the title role of Albi played by David de Keyser is perfectly pitched and truly moving.
The script is powerful and in less skilled hands some of the monologue may not have been so effective. But here it is beautifully pitched without being overly melodramatic or maudlin. A truly delicate balance is struck throughout.
This is definitely one to watch. I can't recommend it highly enough as a fantastic example of the short-film format.