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Crossbow (2007)
Director: David Michôd
Cast: Joel Edgerton, Lisa Chappell, Cy Standen, Mirrah Foulkes
Runtime14 min
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In Crossbow the spoiler is right in front of you, there in the title. A crossbow is an anachronistic device and does not, at least in my mind, lend itself well to analogy or metaphor. In spite, or, more accurately, precisely because this ominous title hangs over the very start of viewing, the short film remarkably sustains a growing dread throughout its languid narration and slow-moving, though arresting visuals; maximizing its force not through the promise of surprise but through the inevitability of its conclusion.
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Crossbow, a 2007 short film directed by David Michôd, has been well-received by critics for its ominous tone and effective use of the titular device as a metaphor. While the film has not received major awards recognition, its slow-moving visuals and languid narration have resonated with audiences, as evidenced by its positive ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of director David Michôd's distinctive visual style and slow-burning dramatic pacing will appreciate the moody, dread-filled atmosphere of Crossbow, a 2007 short film that sustains suspense through the inevitability of its title's ominous promise rather than surprise.
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Crossbow is a 2007 Australian Short coming-of-age drama film written and directed by David Michôd. The film features Cy Standen, Joel Edgerton, Lisa Chappell and Mirrah Foulkes and had its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival on 9 March 2007. After that, the film competed at a number of film festivals and earned good reviews.
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