SURVIVOR ★★★★

"Survivor" is a dazzling exploration of isolation and its psychological effects. While the direction, performances, and sound are top-notch, the true strength and weakness of the film lie in its ambiguity.

Director Louis Lampard creates a beautiful yet unsettling portrait of the forest, using contrasting greens and browns to capture both the beauty and hostility of nature. Fin Gardner delivers a captivating performance as "The Man," conveying a range of emotions through physicality and minimal dialogue.

Mikhael Beltsazar's soundtrack, with its sharp and buzzing strings, perfectly complements the film's atmosphere. However, the deliberate pace of the film could easily test the patience of viewers. The lack of a clear narrative thread could leave some frustrated, at times it can be very ambiguous and repetitive, abundant in experimentation.

In conclusion, "Survivor" is a technically impressive short film that will appeal to those who enjoy slow-burning symbolic meditations.