Short film

Max

2021 · 17 min

A quiet, aching slice of childhood neglect that lingers with you after it ends.

Overview: In the absence of his mother, the seven-year-old Maks decides to find company at the basketball court. The lack of warmth and attention forces him to take matters into his own hands.
How it feels: Melancholic, bleak and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Isolation, loneliness, family, parenthood
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: isolation
loneliness
family
parenthood
coming-of-age
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none