We all hide behind certain facades even from those nearest to us and when Swedish Director Leonard Rääf decided to use that fact as a springboard for his new short Hiding Behind Masks, it led him to a complicated yet tender reflection of friendship and nostalgia. Rääf’s original writing drawn from his personal experiences (with an added unexpected twist) is anchored by naturalistic performances from actors Rosemarie Mosbæk and Marie Boda, creating a highly enjoyable coming-of-age drama about the discovery of well-kept secrets and the bonds of friendship. We invited Rääf to speak to us here at Dn about crafting a narrative from conversations he has long had in his head, the focus and engagement he finds when shooting on film as opposed to digital and the challenge of constructing the look of the film’s school location.
The central themes in Hiding Behind Masks have a complicated relatability to them,...
The central themes in Hiding Behind Masks have a complicated relatability to them,...
- 1/3/2023
- by Sarah Smith
- Directors Notes
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