Out of all the short films I watched at this year's festival, this is the best one I have seen.
This short film takes place in an elderly care home, where two residents form a mischievous but beautiful bond while battling their illnesses and decaying old age. However, they both discover a swimming pool at the care home that has the magical ability to restore their youth whenever they go under the water. Is the magic real or just in their imaginations? Well, it doesn't answer that question, but it is up to you to decide.
It's a funny and heartbreaking short film that reminds you of your mortality. In the meantime, it shows us a little glimpse of the humiliating and crappy living conditions at the care home and why the characters want to revolt against it cheekily.
Director/writer Yasmin Afifi made a stunning film that blends comedy and drama so well. It is incredibly acted, shot, and edited.
No matter the age you are, you are still young at heart. The 'fountain of youth' swimming pool could metaphorically be another form of escapism, an escape from the downside of things and having a moment to feel good again. But just like some things, you can only stay under for so long before you come out to face reality again.
So yeah, I liked this one.
This short film takes place in an elderly care home, where two residents form a mischievous but beautiful bond while battling their illnesses and decaying old age. However, they both discover a swimming pool at the care home that has the magical ability to restore their youth whenever they go under the water. Is the magic real or just in their imaginations? Well, it doesn't answer that question, but it is up to you to decide.
It's a funny and heartbreaking short film that reminds you of your mortality. In the meantime, it shows us a little glimpse of the humiliating and crappy living conditions at the care home and why the characters want to revolt against it cheekily.
Director/writer Yasmin Afifi made a stunning film that blends comedy and drama so well. It is incredibly acted, shot, and edited.
No matter the age you are, you are still young at heart. The 'fountain of youth' swimming pool could metaphorically be another form of escapism, an escape from the downside of things and having a moment to feel good again. But just like some things, you can only stay under for so long before you come out to face reality again.
So yeah, I liked this one.