Bleak and atmospheric, Aftermath (or Akibet in its original, Turkish title), depicts an intense short story about grief and the “painful truth of life”.
Damla (Gizem Aybike Sahin) and her unnamed sibling (Berkan Uygun) are trying to cope with the death of their parents in very different ways. The traumatic experience has left them distraught, and the need to lean on family during times of strife is a strong theme during the film. Damla’s attempts to bring her brother back from the edge of oblivion are met with heartbreaking stoicism, which only ends up causing another devastating tragedy.
As the pair struggle to find an anchor, it becomes clear that without a solid companion for dependency, both are lost in different ways.
Enduring themes of loss and coping mechanisms are pelted at the audience, with a beautifully moody score and a pointed and effective script. The film, from Tofic Rzayev, delivers a powerful punch in its short, 8-minute run-time that most films fail to produce in a feature length.
Aftermath is a beautifully shot and well-produced short film that leaves a distinct aftertaste for any discerning viewer.
A little more development on the story and its fallout would have been appreciated, however this is just evidence of Rzayev’s expertise - giving you such powerful flavours, leaving you desperate for more.
One of UK Film Review’s top short films this year, Aftermath is a lesson in short film-making.
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