Foxhole

Nick Dugan's Foxhole is nothing short of breathtaking. In just 13 minutes, it unfolds a cinematic experience that lingers far beyond its runtime. This is a masterclass in storytelling; quiet, unflinching, and hauntingly poetic.

The film's exploration of forgiveness and revenge is timeless, yet it feels utterly fresh in Dugan's hands. Every frame is meticulously composed, every moment charged with emotion. The visuals don't just complement the narrative-they are the narrative, pulsing with a visceral, almost meditative energy.

Riesco and Berns are astonishing. With minimal dialogue, they convey entire lifetimes of pain, resolve, and humanity. Their presence is magnetic, and the emotional weight they carry is deeply affecting.

This is the kind of film you finish and immediately sit in silence, letting it wash over you. Then you watch it again. And again.

Extraordinary.

Some might find it too slow. But I thought the pacing was perfectly measured and dialedBeautiful visualization and execution of a tightly woven story, with an innovative narrative design to boot. The acting is phenomenal, as is the imagery. I don't want to give away too much, but... woah. It's like a powder keg of contemplation and visual poetry. Blends some pretty heavy duty subject material with a dreamy backdrop, in a way that doesn't feel shoehorned or crowbarred. And in a way that doesn't compromise the other. It's a really wonderful endorsement of how effective minimalist filmmaking can be.