FREYA

Camille Hollett-French's short film, FREYA is brilliant to its core and is one of those films that will stick with you for years to come. With a tremendous performance from Rhona Rees (Jade) and a subtle-yet-powerful script, FREYA places viewers in the not-to-distant future and gives a glimpse of what a "smart-life" might look like when it comes to relationships, health, surveillance and control - all while also addressing issues of women's rights and government interference. In short, FREYA is sheer brilliance and an ABSOLUTE MUST WATCH for all. It stands as a true testament to Camille's directorial style and vision!

This movie could have been a "Black Mirror" episode, it surely has the style and works like one: Heaven at the beginning; digital assistants, electronic body implants, everything at your fingertips (or command) - and one fatal mistake later you experience all the downsides of these shiny digital augments. The assistant's health tips turn into a health dictatorship and all the escape routes are carefully blocked by the government who instantly calls you to give you a warning as soon as you try one. All delivered by a tremendous cast on stylish sets and top-notch camera work and lighting.

I'm just wondering if Jade got her job back after her manager suggested she might be fired to have ample time for her new task.