Analysis of depict short films

Family dinner

https://www.depict.org/2017/family-dinner/?category_request=2017

I like how in this film no editing is really done as it is made with just one continuous camera movement of it spinning around instead of using separate shots. It is very simple as it shows a normal family dinner with people have different kinds of conversations. I think it’s a good film as it is quite relatable to most people as it is very realistic with two of the kids arguing and the older people complaining and stating their views on things. The music that has been chosen also fits very well with what is going on as it is very simple then when the camera stops and goes backwards instead of forwards near the end a rewind sound is put in and a sound effect is put in at the end when the girl hits her brother, making the film all fit together.

One

https://www.depict.org/2018/one/?category_request=2018

This film uses quite a few shots which are just put together with a simple cut edit making nice and simple. It shows a man taking a ride on an empty and dark train making the watcher wonder where he is going and why? Then when it shows the shot of him looking at the grave of a dog it makes it quite powerful as the emotion comes through quite clearly. This then kinds of explains the dark empty train as it is representing how he must feel now his dog has clearly died as it suggests he is now alone and is in a dark place like on the train instead of being happy and in a bright place.

Iranshahr

https://www.depict.org/2019/iranshahr/?category_request=2019

This film only uses a few different simple shots to send quite a powerful message on how around 40 girls from Iranshahr city were raped and were too afraid to tell anyone. The white paint that she is spreading across her face shows where the man has touched her, which is shown later on in the video, and also that how it has left a mark on her face which is difficult to wash away. As the film carries on the quicker the woman starts to spread the paint creating more of a panic for the person watching and I think the way the shots have been put together and the message it very effective for what it is trying to do even though it is kept nice and simple.