Misdemeanor

I found this film both morally, and ethically challenging. I left the theatre feeling unsettled, struggling to achieve some sort of self-closure. The music was powerful, substituting voice for the characters. Dialogue was obtained through the lens of the camera, allowing us to take a glimpse into the mind of the films maker.

A friend of mine took me to the Columbia Film Festival a while back, which is when I first saw Misdemeanor. It was among the two or three films that really stayed with me. It just had it all - simplicity, truth, and depth without having to serve it to you on a silver platter.

The cinematography was also wonderful. Well done to Mr. Lemond - I hope he continues in this path.

The brilliance of film lies in the merging of sync and sound. Using dialogue and sound effects, many artists find it easy to produce a film, though not necessarily a good one. The awe- inspired work of Misdemeanor and its creators have created what cinema truly stands for. Using no dialogue, the viewer must hone in on other senses to grab exactly what the main character is feeling. A beautiful movie, I'd see it again and again. When I saw this at the New York Film Academy, I was overwhelmed with joy. Never before have I seen such a brilliant story in such a confined duration of time. Congratulations to the creators of this brilliant film! I hope you continue your film career.

in my opinion, this was clearly one of the best short films at the tribeca festival. the story is simple yet very moving and achieves a sense of depth and character that is generally absent in short films. jonathan lemond establishes himself as a smart and talented young director with a keen sense of storytelling. actress abigail savage, who i met at the screening, is very convincing as an impoverished street child. the only weakness in the film is the performance of john di benedetto. visually, he is right for the role but lacks subtlety and nuance. despite this, lemond has directed a poignant and elegant film.

I saw this short film at the Tribeca film festival. I was positively surprised by it because it is hard to be moved by a movie with no dialogue. Misdemeanor tells a wonderful story without words. Beautiful images and perfect transitions suffice. To me, this is a reflection of talented directing.

I believe Misdemeanor is a promising beginning for an upcoming director.