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Over is a short film about the discovery of a body on a suburban street in London.

The location is familiar to us however it contrasts to when the plot is revealed to us at the end of the film, which is alien to most people. This makes the moment when we realise what's happening (when the body falls from the sky and the story is revealed) even more shocking and thought provoking.


The reverse chronology keeps the audience active in their viewership, as they have to piece together what little information they're given to establish the plot for themselves. The cinematography is often static and positions the viewer at a distance. 

The film has a subtle political statement to it surrounding the desperation for those attempting to flee their countries in order to seek asylum in others. This is emphasised by the director choosing to show a photograph of the mans family in an evidence bag, which emphasises the sympathy for the man as we can see the people he is leaving behind; humanising him. 

Something I learned from this film is that often less is more. That you can present stuff without any explanation in a simple way and it can still be very effective. 



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