Keepsake!
Keepsake!

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Keepsake!

2019
Movie
25 min
English

A man who meets a girl in a bar. They go back to her place, which just so happens to be a rundown house that isn't as attractive as its occupant. After a nice dose of some illicit drugs, they get down to business.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Rupert BevanGenres: Short, Drama

Plot Summary

A short drama exploring the emotional weight of memories and the objects that hold them. The film follows a character confronting a collection of personal items, each a catalyst for reflection on past relationships and experiences. It delves into the complex relationship between tangible possessions and intangible feelings.

Critical Reception

Keepsake! has received positive attention within the short film circuit, lauded for its emotional depth and evocative storytelling. Critics have praised its subtle direction and the performances of its cast in conveying a powerful narrative within a limited timeframe. Audience reception has been similarly warm, with many connecting to the film's universal themes of memory and loss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its poignant exploration of memory and sentimental objects.

  • Applauded for its subtle direction and emotionally resonant performances.

  • Recognized for its ability to evoke strong feelings in a short runtime.

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Awards & Accolades

Selected for various film festivals, including the Short Sounds Film Festival and the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus.

Fun Fact

The director, Rupert Bevan, also stars in the film and utilized personal objects from his own life to create the props seen in the movie.

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