SQUALL | Omeleto
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- Опубліковано 4 тра 2024
- A recovering addict tries to reconnect with his younger brother on a day trip.
SQUALL is used with permission from Emmi Shockley. Learn more at imdb.com/title/tt22082154.
Louie is a recovering addict on his way back to visit his family for a day. He's nervous to be back in his old neighborhood, but he's even more nervous to see his younger brother Jack.
When Louie finally meets up with Jack, their conversation is awkward and wary. Louie knows things are strained due to his past with addiction, but he's talking to Jack to make amends. But the younger boy isn't quite sure how to take it. At first, Jack refuses Louie's overtures of reconciliation, but when he changes his mind about taking a trip out with his brother, the pair find themselves facing something bigger than they realize.
Directed and written by Emmi Shockley, this raw, unvarnished short drama captures one man's attempt to sift through the rubble of his life as he attempts to put it back together again after a struggle with addiction. Told with a stripped-down, almost documentary-like naturalism, Louie is trying to make amends with his brother Jack, but despite Louie's sincerity and earnestness, his brother doesn't quite accept the apologies.
The storytelling is almost bare-bones in its minimal dialogue, lack of musical score and hand-held camerawork, but the details it does capture are telling and evocative. A small exchange at a bodega establishes that Louie has been gone for some time and looked unhealthy and strung out before. And even the first moment he talks to Jack, we can immediately sense a wall between the siblings.
As Jack and Louie continue to talk at their once-shared home, the details of their situation are fleshed out. As Louie, actor James Kelley (also a producer on this project) excels in portraying the yearning for connection and understanding at the core of his character's motivation, as well as the deep shame and guilt he feels for what he put his family through. As Jack, young performer Jack Messina is wonderfully natural and understated as the younger sibling with a heartbreaking wariness towards Louie. He's seen this before, and he's learned to keep his brother at a distance.
Together, both actors are compelling, present and restrained, which makes their exchange all the more poignant and piercing. When both brothers set out for a trip to the Rockaways, long promised by Louie to Jack, it's a start to the repair process, and Louie is thrilled for a second chance. But as a storm comes in, putting a dampening note on proceedings, we're struck by the fact that Louie's recovery won't be smooth sailing, and neither is the process of repairing the relationship between him and Jack.
Well-observed and sensitive, SQUALL's strength lies in its recognition of how hard it is for addicts to embark on recovery, and how they must not only reckon with the consequences of their actions, but their own self-judgment, shame and sorrow in the face of their loved one's anger and resentment. They must face their lives head-on, without filters: a difficult act for anyone, much less those learning to face truths without any buffers of dependency. - Фільми й анімація
Thank you so much for featuring our film! and thank you to anyone watching. My name's Emmi, and I'm the writer/director. Feel free to ask any questions here!
Hi Emmi, I was watching and enjoying the film as if it was made by a very experienced person! To know that you've both written and directed the film by yourself while capturing the excellent theme and atmosphere! Great story and great acting because of your direction and capturing the image in your mind! So happy for you, you are definitely on the right path for greater good ^^
I’d really like to know more about how you sort of crafted this line of tension throughout. It’s like every seen had so much of it, and the only hint of release is the scene with Ray and the very last shot. It’s just beautiful.
Excellent work👌💯
The characters discomfort while conversing tells a lot about what has happened in the past. I loved how protagonist attempts to repair the bond that got severely ruptured at some point of time, while also struggling with his own life. It's a beautiful act of courage and determination. It felt right in the bones. That's a big difference a little kindness can make. Society in general isn't that kind towards people who mess up in life. People deserve to heal.
Emmi and all, thank you for sharing your creation.
I didn't enjoy it, but I am excited when people get to finish their creations. Congratulations!
Even if the weather was awful and they caught no fish, I feel that the ending was quite positive
His kid brother's willingness to give him another chance is so big-hearted!
I wonder if his mother has forgiven him aswell .
@@gemstar7286Maybe it's the next step! Wonderful film!
Great film Emmi! The tension from start to finish came through with the photography and the actors. One of the things that made it special…drug addiction is a horrible disease. I knew the main was trying to make amends but you could really feel his terror-almost like he was so afraid he’d slip up again. Well done!
Thanks so much!
This is brilliant! So much story being told through the small details and great writing. And incredible acting too. You guys captured how difficult this stage of recovery is so well. Amazing, can't wait to see more!
I like how the guy with the car reminded us even if u rebuilt trust theres still risk involved!
This movie really impressed me! I felt so much for Louis seeing his experiences. He tried so hard to do his best and his feelings when the storm hit just tore my heart. But the fact that his brother “didn’t notice” this storm made me cry. This is a very good ending - sad and joyful at the same time. ❤
Excellent Film. I could watch this over and over again. Thank you for this.
If there are 1,000,000 fans of this movie I am one. If there are 0, that means I’m dead. I’m going to go back in time and destroy my computer before I watched this movie so I can have the pleasure of watching it again for the first time. Emmi Shockley you’re a genius please come to Brazil!!! 🇧🇷
I literally could not agree more
This is awesome! Are you from Brazil? I love it there!
Such honesty! Loved it. Thank you ❤
The actors are so good! I really love❤
Wow, you got a snowstorm. That’s super cool
If I understand this correctly another chance was given. The chance was accepted and appreciated even though the weather extremes made it hard to enjoy. However it was still a victory and possibly the future.
I 100% feel the same way! Cheers!
Thanks so much to everyone for watching! My name's James, I play Louie in the film! Feel free to ask me any questions!
Nice work.
Heartfelt.
Keep it going!
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Thanks for the role James, you were very convincing. At first I thought it was a maniac), but when everything fell into place, the story turned out to be very heartfelt. An excellent lesson in humanity was given on both sides.
Beautiful film Emmi. And congratulations on making it!
I feel like this is the foundation of a story. You have my attention and I think ... I'm pulling for Louie.
This is beautiful. It doesn't take much but this was very human and awesomely shot!
Oh man, my heart.
Thank you - loved it. ❤
The finale of the film is very dramatic, a smart move, an excellent directorial technique. I was touched by this moment
Amazing movie❤
That hit deep.
Amazing! Bravo!
Really well done,
salty slice of life film.
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Only here for Jack Messina from Manifest.
Same!!! He posted this on his Instagram.
That was excellent!
Awesome acting performances from everyone in the cast and great writing 😎
Emmi Shockley you KILLED IT 🔥
great film omgosh.
Good work
The kid's brother is awesome 😎
This was absolutely dire
AA is what religions ought to be.
Where the F do I know that kid from?😅😅😅
Manifest?
Manifest!
Squall Leonhart
Should have named this flick, "Anxiety," instead of "Squall"
Gave me anxiety just by watching this.
I used to have a pan just like the one used in this short and made the Kraft Mac and cheese in it, too, like 45 years ago, I was his age.
A box of that crap costs 35 cents then. It used to have real dried cheese in it. I'd eat the whole pan, by myself. It was breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Everyone knows not to eat the fish, caught off the jetty. Sewage.
Fish don't bite during bad weather. It sure didn't look like fun, either. What a suck brother.
Gave me major anxiety too!
Brilliantly done! Very emotional! Thank you.
He came back for his brother
The shaky camera work in this makes it hard to watch. I mean, I suppose it's supposed to represent his uncertainty or inner turmoil or something, but it just makes viewing difficult. And I guess I was hoping for a bit more from the ending.
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 6:12 6:19 6:19
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I just loved it. Perfect ending, IMO. That stuff that Ray said seemed to really match the vibe of the way it ended.
Totally agreed. It made me dizzy! WTH!
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