Stories On Human Rights is a compilation film, culling directorial talents from around the world to address issues of human rights. Below is a list of the constituent films and my opinion. The rating reflects my reaction to the project overall. Each film can be found on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/artfortheworld001
DANGEROUS GAMES
A blunt but succinct manipulation of war iconography
DES FILMS À FAIRE
Interesting concept, but inaccessible as a short
VOYAGE
Sweetly minimalistic; beautiful photography
IMPASSE
Quietly clever; heavy impact without dialogue
THE VOICE
Unevenly paced but powerfully abrupt ending
THE CROSSING
Unusual but amusing approach to the subject
LA MANGUE
Vivid exploration of the theme of fertility
WHAT ABOUT ME?
A lukewarm satire; needlessly reductive
TRUST
Beautiful; perhaps a bit too subtle
DIGNITY
Simple idea, marvellous execution
SOBRAS
Cutting-edge; reminiscent of the 'hair' shot in Alain Resnais’ Nuit Et Brouillard
A BOY, A WALL AND A DONKEY
Sweetly humorous; perhaps too developed for a short film?
LILY AND RA
Somewhat charming, but lack of subtlety and poor acting
BLACK BREAKFAST
Subtle and intriguing; good use of muted colours
A WATER TALE
Wonderful shooting style and sound design; unique concept
GARISH SUN
Devoid of the sentiments evoked by the final subtitle
I DRINK YOUR BATH WATER
Flamboyant, but clumsily executed
THE FINAL MATCH
Beautifully shot story, clear message
LA VICTOIRE SUR LES SACHETS
Minimalist approach that speaks depths
GLASS CEILING
Brusque symbolism; gratuitously theatrical
MOBILE MEN
Bizarre but touching approach to brotherhood
PARTICIPATION
Profound and darkly humorous; lovely camerawork
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