The use of ambiguity can make or break a film’s narrative. If used correctly, you can enthral an audience, encouraging them to ask questions and bring themselves to the text. If utilised too vaguely however, you can lose an audience entirely. Björn Rühmann’s short film MirrorMirror definitely aligns with the former, presenting a mysterious tale with an ambiguous nature that pulls you further and further in. I won’t dig into major plot details because it’s best left unsaid but Rühmann’s thriller is a brilliantly constructed and tense chamber piece, mostly set within the confines of a car journey. Dn is delighted to premiere MirrorMirror online for audiences to watch and was joined by Rühmann for an in-depth dive on the casting of his actors, the stylistic choices that manifested in the short’s unsettling atmosphere, and the challenge of capturing everything across a single night shoot.
- 8/16/2023
- by James Maitre
- Directors Notes
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