Shock, Awe, Amazement, and Hope colored Edgar's face as he stared at four simple letters. ANNA. Adrenaline courses through his body as he excitedly rushes over to the wall to write his own name. Graffiti is a beautiful short film that encapsulates the beauty in chaos. This film features a man named Edgar living in the chaotic wasteland of Chernobyl seven years after the nuclear tragedy that claimed thousands of lives. The film displays a conversation made through graffiti on a wall between the protagonist Edgar and an unknown woman known to be Anne, and demonstrates the beauty in a simple series of messages. This film proves how important companionship is to human beings, and how being left alone can cause one to lose their sanity.
Released in 2015, this film was one of the first to actually be shot in the wasteland of Chernobyl. After testing for radiation in certain locations, they found a few areas where filming was safe enough. Being in the actual setting itself really enhances the effect of the horror in being the only one. This film won 16 awards, and was nominated for 3 others, with notable ones being the Filmmaker international film festival (2016) and the Best Shorts Competition (2016).
This film pulls readers in through the unusual setting, as well as the eerie silence of being alone. The pure simplistic beauty of a graffiti conversation, and the grand reveal of the wall covered in graffiti is extraordinary, and juxtaposes the feeling of loneliness with connection to another. It is a film that is relatable, and gives viewers a longing feeling of missing their loved ones. Most importantly, it teaches us to not take the ones we love for granted. On the contrary, this film has a few holes that leave viewers with questions. It is very implausible that Edgar was able to survive out in a radiated filled wasteland for 7 years, especially with the lack of edible, non-contaminated food. However, the positives heavily outweigh the missing questions and links, and makes this film well worth a watch for anyone that places large emphasis on companionship.
Released in 2015, this film was one of the first to actually be shot in the wasteland of Chernobyl. After testing for radiation in certain locations, they found a few areas where filming was safe enough. Being in the actual setting itself really enhances the effect of the horror in being the only one. This film won 16 awards, and was nominated for 3 others, with notable ones being the Filmmaker international film festival (2016) and the Best Shorts Competition (2016).
This film pulls readers in through the unusual setting, as well as the eerie silence of being alone. The pure simplistic beauty of a graffiti conversation, and the grand reveal of the wall covered in graffiti is extraordinary, and juxtaposes the feeling of loneliness with connection to another. It is a film that is relatable, and gives viewers a longing feeling of missing their loved ones. Most importantly, it teaches us to not take the ones we love for granted. On the contrary, this film has a few holes that leave viewers with questions. It is very implausible that Edgar was able to survive out in a radiated filled wasteland for 7 years, especially with the lack of edible, non-contaminated food. However, the positives heavily outweigh the missing questions and links, and makes this film well worth a watch for anyone that places large emphasis on companionship.