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Lindsay the Alchemist (2006)
A sobering film about mental illness.
I saw this short film at the Calgary Fringe Festival, and I have to say, out of the many shorts that I have been subjected to viewing... and I do mean that in a vulgar manner... This film stood apart, the story tracks a young woman by the name of Lindsay, she locks herself in a dank basement to protect the outside world from what she is afraid she is going to become... something else? Who knows... The film is set up as a horror flick, but delivers a really complex character analysis that sees Lindsay realize the consequences of her own actions. By the film's conclusion you're left with a honest concern for the character, her plight and curiosity about her after the fact. The best part about this film is that is ONE character... one character for the whole film... and it holds you like a vice.
The acting, the images, the music... everything was a well orchestrated and timed piece of film making. I really hope this guy makes more work and some features with the same complexity and layers as this film.
You could really feel as though you were in the basement with her... and believe me... the space adds to the tension.
Kudos to the film maker on this one.