A dancer and a violinist, isolated yet connected by sound, break and rise through the silence between them.
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Review by Andie Kay:
Kristina Perez is the creator, actress and co-writer of The Duet with her writing partner being Karyante Franklin. This short film is about connection through music and was directed by Gica Pucca.
One of the things I adored was the attention to detail within the film. The way the light played on the dancer and how the colors within the room matched the music box she held. Shadows played a huge role for the violinist, as well as a warm, more masculine color palette. Micha J. Adams handled all the lighting and it was gorgeous. The cinematography within the film was equally exceptional and we have Nathan Cayanan to thank for it. I truly appreciated the artistry with the camera and capturing Kristina’s reflection in the mirror of the music box.
There is this mysterious back and forth between the violin and the dancer as they explore their unspoken connection and it proves that music is a universal language.
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