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Short Film Recommendation: 'Home' by Daniel Mulloy

I first watched 'Home' two years ago when it was released, during the midst of the UK refugee crisis, now unfortunately this film is once again shockingly prevalent.

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By following a British couple (Jack O'Connell, Holliday Grainger) and their two young children, Mulloy portrays the journey that refugees have had to take to reach safety. The twist is, the story is told backwards; the characters begin their day by, what looks like, preparing for a holiday, and end up on the front line of a war zone. Within twenty minutes, the tone of this film changes dramatically, as the second half of this family's journey becomes increasingly disturbing, especially as the audience understands that everything Mulloy has featured is the reality for millions of families.

Here is the trailer for Home (the full film is available on Amazon Prime, I highly recommend watching it):

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  1. Caroline Birks11 July 2018 at 09:30

    This looks like an interesting short film, I will find it on Amazon. Twenty minutes is quite long for a short film - do you think the length is justified? Do you know where this features in Jack O Connell's career? Do you think shorts are beneficial to actors as well as film makers?

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    1. Unknown13 July 2018 at 15:50

      I think the length of this short film is justified because it arguably represents the long struggle that so many go through when attempting to seek refuge. This film was released the year after O'Connell won the BAFTA Rising Star Award, and he has gone on to star in critically acclaimed films such as 'Tulip Fever' and now is involved in three films that are due to be released over the next few years. I think shorts are definitely beneficial to an actor's career, they can allow them attempt perhaps more experimental roles, and show off their talent, helping to build a portfolio and therefore land larger roles in the future, as O'Connell has done.

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