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Prepare for a roller-coaster ride of emotions before watching this flawless short film written and directed by Oscar Plewes.
Gin and Dry follows care home resident Albert and his wife Dee. The theme of love is prevalent throughout this short and is portrayed romantically, platonically and even through loss. The other residents of the care home enhance the comedic effect of the narrative, especially when they are told that rationing will be in place for their alcohol consumption on Christmas. The plot of the film soon erupts when the elderly residents set out on a mission to find the hidden alcohol.
David de Keyser plays the character of Albert with an air of sincerity and this is only enhanced by Ross Mclennan's immaculate cinematography. The homely lighting and perfectly framed shots by Mclennan give the film a vintage feel, in a high budget, antique way. The residents defy the typical 'old person' stereotype through their fun adventure and Stuart Hancock adds a Christmas sparkle to the score to emphasise the theme of memory as well as mischief.
De Keyser leaves Albert's emotions open like a book which allows the audience to resonate with him on a personal level, especially when he is spending time with his wife, played by June Watson. This film is a cleverly composed comedy that will pull at your heart strings throughout.
For a fifteen-minute film there is a lot going on, however I am unable to fault the narrative, for each shot opens up room for the next and each action leads to the next logical scene. The chaos is calculated and is exquisite onscreen. Billie Holliday's song repeating at both the beginning and end of the short evidently holds great nostalgia for Albert and after watching it, the lyrics "I'll be seeing you" reveal a greater meaning.
Prepare for a roller-coaster ride of emotions before watching this flawless short film written and directed by Oscar Plewes.
Gin and Dry follows care home resident Albert and his wife Dee. The theme of love is prevalent throughout this short and is portrayed romantically, platonically and even through loss. The other residents of the care home enhance the comedic effect of the narrative, especially when they are told that rationing will be in place for their alcohol consumption on Christmas. The plot of the film soon erupts when the elderly residents set out on a mission to find the hidden alcohol.
David de Keyser plays the character of Albert with an air of sincerity and this is only enhanced by Ross Mclennan's immaculate cinematography. The homely lighting and perfectly framed shots by Mclennan give the film a vintage feel, in a high budget, antique way. The residents defy the typical 'old person' stereotype through their fun adventure and Stuart Hancock adds a Christmas sparkle to the score to emphasise the theme of memory as well as mischief.
De Keyser leaves Albert's emotions open like a book which allows the audience to resonate with him on a personal level, especially when he is spending time with his wife, played by June Watson. This film is a cleverly composed comedy that will pull at your heart strings throughout.
For a fifteen-minute film there is a lot going on, however I am unable to fault the narrative, for each shot opens up room for the next and each action leads to the next logical scene. The chaos is calculated and is exquisite onscreen. Billie Holliday's song repeating at both the beginning and end of the short evidently holds great nostalgia for Albert and after watching it, the lyrics "I'll be seeing you" reveal a greater meaning.