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2020: A 1917 Parody
An adventure about two roommates who attempt to survive 2020. his short film is a parody and love letter to the film 1917. It was written, produced, directed and edited by one person, shooting it entirely on a Fuji X-T3 with a Zhiyun Weebill-S. Due to the pandemic, 2020 took us over three months to shoot, reshoot and edit while dealing with faulty audio equipment, filming at dusk, safety regulations, scheduling conflicts, lost footage and so many more obstacles we had to literally jump over in order to make this short a reality.
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Plot Summary
This short film parodies the critically acclaimed war film "1917", transplanting its single-take illusion and dramatic tension into the chaotic and often absurd context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two soldiers navigate the perils of lockdown, social distancing, and mask-wearing, encountering various humorous obstacles and characters along the way.
Critical Reception
As a short parody film released independently, "2020: A 1917 Parody" received minimal professional critical review. Its reception was primarily among online viewers and fans of parody content, with commentary often focusing on its low-budget charm and direct satirical take on recent global events.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt at timely satire during the pandemic.
Noted for its low-budget, DIY aesthetic.
Viewers found the humor hit-or-miss, depending on their tolerance for pandemic-related jokes.
Google audience: Audience feedback on platforms where it was shared was mixed. Some appreciated the attempt to find humor in the challenging circumstances of 2020, while others found the parody to be too niche or not particularly funny.
Fun Fact
The film was produced and directed by Dan Brown, who also stars in it, and was created as a passion project during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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