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PARAVAN

A remarkable short film, filled with a sense of escape from reality.

The story, told without dialogue, follows two puppeteers, an older man and a young girl, who arrive at an unknown underground building, and prepare their puppets for a performance with an eager group of children and parents. Their performance is interrupted midway by flickering light and the sound of destruction overhead. At that point we realize that they are in an air raid shelter performing for the refugees who are sheltered there. This film is from Hungary and I surmise it reflects on the war going on in Ukraine or a similar location today.

The production values are excellent, with great video, audio and editing. The two performers deliver very believable performances, as do the audience members. I love the use of puppets to tell this story as it brings about a sense of timeliness to this film since puppets have been used in theatrical performances for hundreds of years as have acts war. We are reminded that, even in the worst of times, there is a human need for entertainment as a relief from the daily chaos.

The film's message is about thinned for fantasy to escape reality.

I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Janet S., KIDS FIRST!

A remarkable short film, filled with a sense of escape from reality.

The story, told without dialogue, follows two puppeteers, an older man and a young girl, who arrive at an unknown underground building, and prepare their puppets for a performance with an eager group of children and parents. Their performance is interrupted midway by flickering light and the sound of destruction overhead. At that point we realize that they are in an air raid shelter performing for the refugees who are sheltered there. This film is from Hungary and I surmise it reflects on the war going on in Ukraine or a similar location today.

The production values are excellent, with great video, audio and editing. The two performers deliver very believable performances, as do the audience members. I love the use of puppets to tell this story as it brings about a sense of timeliness to this film since puppets have been used in theatrical performances for hundreds of years as have acts war. We are reminded that, even in the worst of times, there is a human need for entertainment as a relief from the daily chaos.

The film's message is about thinned for fantasy to escape reality.

I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Janet S., KIDS FIRST!

Two puppeteers, an older man and a young girl, arrive at a mysterious underground place with their peculiar packages, aiming to bring light into the darkness. As the stakes of their weathered puppet figures' performance rise, it reveals whether, when hope has already vanished, tales and fantasy might help us overcome our fears and even reality itself. From Hungary