Film Maudit 2.0 Festival Presents THERE WERE FOUR OF US Film Review — A Dream Sequence

Posted on by Alexis Leonard

Four people seated around a table discuss and share stories in There Were Four of Us, a film comprised of a dream sequence with neon, colorful animation and unique, otherworldly dialogue.

“One day I dreamed that I couldn’t wake up from layers and layers of dreams.”

Cassie Shao’s There Were Four of Us transports us to an animated universe with shapeshifting characters and settings and distant, wistful narration. The sounds of trickling water and a burning candle flame complement the fluid animation as one of the four characters retells her dream sequence in which she found forgotten toys and ordered a perfect scoop of ice cream.

In this writer’s opinion, anyone searching for a short, animated film with the ability to present a distinctive and immersive world will enjoy There Were Four of Us and its pleasing animation style. There Were Four of Us is full of imaginative scenery and provides a different experience for us as we wonder about the characters and their bright-colored reality.

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Director: Cassie Shao

Watch There Were Four of Us on the Film Maudit 2.0 website

Images Courtesy of Film Maudit 2.0; Top Photo of There Were Four of Us

 

Alexis Leonard

About the Author: Alexis Leonard

Alexis Leonard’s passion for reading and writing began in the Hundred Acre Wood when she accompanied Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh on their friendly, imaginative adventures. At the age of seven, Alexis was inspired by this honey-loving bear and began writing her own short stories filled with magical kingdoms, eerie forests, and furry monsters. She is interested in international relations and foreign languages, practicing her language skills by reading short stories from around the globe and learning about literature from different cultures. In her spare time, you will find Alexis reading psychological thrillers, watching anime, or focusing on her own creative writing.

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