Let Down Your Aerial
Let Down Your Aerial

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Let Down Your Aerial

1949
Movie
18 min
English

Eddie buys a new TV set and Wally offers to help him put up his roof antenna.

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Director: Terence RattiganGenres: Drama, Short

Plot Summary

A young woman, reeling from a broken engagement, finds herself in a lonely seaside hotel. There, she encounters a charming stranger who offers a temporary distraction from her heartache. However, their brief connection is complicated by the unresolved feelings from her past and the unspoken realities of their situation.

Critical Reception

This short film was a minor work by a renowned playwright and received little widespread critical attention during its release. Its focus on emotional nuance and character interaction was typical of Rattigan's style, but its brevity limited its impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its delicate portrayal of emotional vulnerability.

  • Seen as a competent, albeit brief, character study.

  • Praised for the atmospheric setting.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this short film are scarce, but generally it is noted for its poignant depiction of loneliness and fleeting connections.

Fun Fact

Terence Rattigan, the writer of 'Let Down Your Aerial', was also a celebrated playwright known for works like 'The Winslow Boy' and 'Separate Tables'.

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