The Long Goodbye

I hope people don't live with that kind of fear in the UK. I'm not sure what to think. I was horrified that people even thought this could happen but it also seemed like some street rap/beat/poetry video.

A great short film, really worthy of an Oscar, full of small details that to the most inattentive eyes the construction of the narrative goes unnoticed, which seems distant and absurd, but very real in several countries (especially the rich ones who explored several other countries in Africa and South America). The final speech that brings a strong message, against racism, xenophobia and all kinds of prejudice is the highlight of this short.

Happy that Riz Ahmed won his first Oscar, he deserved it, the short film is really impactful, even for me who is Brazilian and in our country this xenophobia against people from other countries is not so strong.

It's an amazing short film conveying more than most 2 hours long films. Must watch.

These kind of politically charged short films are getting old. And by "these kind" I mean the ones that hyperbolize very real social conflicts with nothing new to say.

It's a well made short film though... Well acted, well shot, well edited, well graded... Also kinda murky on the Sound Design but not too distracting.

But yea, overall... 5/10.

It is a shame that allegory is wasted on so many people - IT'S NOT MEANT TO BE REAL!

The words are easy to understand if you pay attention.

A great short that gets its TRUE message over very well. You may have experienced this message, or must know those who have, or may be one for whom the message is aimed.

Riz Ahmed gives a deeply felt depth.