2023 will be the third year for GIFFT and it is packed with full length, short films and documentaries from Greece or films produced by Greeks outside of Greece. The Greek film industry has developed to a level of excellence over the last 10 years and here is a chance for Canadians to immerse themselves in it showing feature films in 11 Canadian cites. Feature films will be in person but the non “top tier” full length films may be seen online throughout Canada. For further information including cost and scheduling go to www.gifft.ca.
A man walks along a Canadian country road in the blazing sun. After a couple of minutes you might start thinking what exactly is transpiring here. But there are no clues except perhaps for the initial credits in an old western movie script from the 1950’s. An old Western style campfire harmonica riff and a bell tolling like in some Clint Eastwood spaghetti western offers a flavour but no hint. And then clicking of a camera photographing the walker. The walker knows he is being followed and challenges whomever that may be to “come and get him”. It looks like an old-fashioned Hollywood western gunfight is being suggested! A combination of Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” and “Hang em High”?
Does this Canadian short give the viewer a lesson that suspense can be brief and simple yet effectively spellbinding?
“The Traveler” was directed and written by Connor Nikedes and the traveler is Taylor Nikedes.
To determine how and when to view refer to the website referred to above.
RKS 2023 Film Rating 86/100.
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