Directed by: Sean Avichouser, Co-Directed by Persephone Vandegrift
Written by: Persephone Vandegrift
Atmospheric and emotional, All Things Hidden is a short film to be reckoned with! Powerful performances and a deeply engrossing story drip from the screen with superb professionalism.
Set in the American suburbs, a family secret riddles a young woman with emotional turmoil as she attempts to confront the past that haunts her. The vivid and disturbing flashbacks which Dannie (Carollani Sandberg) suffers from during the movie become increasingly shocking as we learn of the emotional abuse which she witnessed as a child.
The haunting yet ethereal approach to the aesthetics of the film is perfectly suited to the tone of the story, gripping the viewer with every frame. The score is a little on the morbid side, but overall works to compliment Vandegrift’s story.
Thematically, All Things Hidden explores some big and sensitive issues, and does so with a bold ferocity which is rare. Within the 18 minutes of actual film time, enough punch is given to knock most viewers on their ass. Without giving too much away, Dannie’s whole outlook on relationships is explored within a short period of time, given uncomfortable scrutiny, and then concluded sharply.
All Things Hidden, then, is a ferocious and unrelenting exploration of the effects of childhood trauma, and the way in which the human condition learns to cope with such brutality. Fantastic viewing for fans of short, sharp drama.
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