Make Up

A young woman, following her boyfriend to an army training camp, adopts a male persona to infiltrate the male-dominated environment. As she gets closer to discovering the truth about her boyfriend's actions, her own identity begins to blur.

Make Up received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and exploration of identity and gender. Some noted its slow burn pace, but overall it was seen as a compelling and thought-provoking indie thriller.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Molly Windsor's compelling performance.

• Appreciated for its nuanced exploration of gender and identity.

• Some found the pacing deliberately slow, which may not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an intriguing and thought-provoking watch, with many highlighting the unique premise and the effectiveness of the lead performance in conveying complex emotions. Some viewers noted that the film's ambiguity and slow development could be polarizing.

Director Claire Oakley stated that the idea for the film came from observing the hyper-masculine environment of the army cadets and wondering what it would be like for a woman to navigate that space.