Okay, so, I watched this short film called “The After,” and, boy, was it a ride. I got into it because it was on the Oscar shortlist for Best Live Action Short, you know? And it’s all about grief, which, let’s be honest, is something we all deal with at some point.
So, I started watching, and the film just throws you right into the middle of this guy’s life. He’s going through something terrible. The film starts and you can tell right away something’s off. It doesn’t spell it out, but you get this heavy feeling, you know?
I went on with the movie, and things started to unfold. This guy, he’s dealing with some serious loss. It’s like, you’re watching him try to keep it together, but it’s tough. The movie does a pretty good job of showing that. It’s not just telling you he’s sad; you can feel it in the way he moves, the way he talks, or rather, doesn’t talk.
- The Setup: It started with this normal-looking guy, but something was clearly wrong. The film didn’t say it, but you could feel the tension.
- The Unfolding: Then, as I watched, it became clear he was dealing with a huge loss. His actions, his silence, it all spoke volumes.
- The Struggle: Throughout the film, I saw him struggling, trying to keep his head above water. It was like watching someone slowly drowning.
- The Climax: Things got intense. I mean, really intense. The film built up to this moment where everything just came to a head.
- The Resolution: In the end, it was heartbreaking but also kind of hopeful. It left me with a lot to think about.
I kept watching, and the tension just kept building. There were moments where I was like, “What’s going to happen next?” It’s not scary in a horror movie way, but it’s intense, emotionally, you know? There’s this one scene where he just breaks down, and man, it hit me hard. I felt for the guy.
I got to the end of the film, and I was just sitting there, processing. It’s one of those films that stays with you. It’s sad, for sure, but there’s also something about it that’s kind of… hopeful? It’s like, it shows you that grief is this huge, overwhelming thing, but also that it’s something you can get through, eventually. I mean the movie didn’t really resolve anything neatly, it’s not that kind of film. But it leaves you with this sense that life goes on, even after something terrible happens. This one really stuck with me. Made me think about my own life, my own losses. It’s a heavy film, no doubt, but it’s also kind of beautiful in a way.
