canelonew
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Usually the remit of the short film, the single idea movie is not an easy story to pull off. With no subplots the emphasis is on the main story which has to be strong, compelling for the audience and very well mapped out. With a limited run time, this is fine but with La Jauria the idea is stretched out into an eighty-five-minute feature. It is a testament to the quality of the film that it works quite so well.
The director C. Martin Ferrera makes full use of the limited space that he has imposed on himself in the first half of the drama. To keep it visually interesting a range of shots and techniques are used. Practically every inch of the interior of the car is utilised to emphasise the dilemma that the men are facing with editing used to great effect in keeping the tension mounting.
It is in the second half of the film that it opens up slightly. Another character is introduced in the form of a passing rambler. The film takes this into account with there being more shots from outside of the car but crucially with it still being the sole focus of the drama. This provides a little relief for both the story and the audience before it gets very dark again.
With a very tight run time and an absorbing story, this is one that is well worth seeking out.
The director C. Martin Ferrera makes full use of the limited space that he has imposed on himself in the first half of the drama. To keep it visually interesting a range of shots and techniques are used. Practically every inch of the interior of the car is utilised to emphasise the dilemma that the men are facing with editing used to great effect in keeping the tension mounting.
It is in the second half of the film that it opens up slightly. Another character is introduced in the form of a passing rambler. The film takes this into account with there being more shots from outside of the car but crucially with it still being the sole focus of the drama. This provides a little relief for both the story and the audience before it gets very dark again.
With a very tight run time and an absorbing story, this is one that is well worth seeking out.
For all of you who want to watch filmmaking at its best, this is compulsory.
Great performances and amazing directing by one of the best directors of his generation. Bravo!!
