The Bottom Line
This short film, directed by Christian Vuissa, is about Lila, a teenage girl who is struggling to understand her father (and her relationship with him) who lost his memory when she was very young.
Pros
- Creative Beginning
- Great Main Character
- Beautiful, Artistic Touches
Cons
- Slightly Unclear Ending (See Review Below)
Description
- Cool tidbits about the director:
- Graduated from Brigham Young University film school.
- Directed "Roots & Wings" which received the 2002 Association for Mormon Letters Award (MLA).
- Founded the LDS Film Festival in the year 2000.
- Currently filming, "Eat, Drink and Get Married," which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2004.
- Is a native of Austria and a convert to the Church.
Guide Review - Unfolding by Christian Vuissa - LDS Video Review
Unfolding is a creative short story that's told with beautiful imagery. I enjoyed the feel of this movie and the growth of the main character, Lila. I was a little confused with the ending so I contacted the director to ask him why he ended it like he did. Without giving away the movie here's a part of his answer, "After she resolves her relationship with her father, Lila is ready to "move on" with her life. By accepting her father her own identity can finally unfold." This was what the author wanted to express with his film, and I think he did a marvelous job. I encourage those who appreciate artistic creativity to watch this short, enchanting film.
