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Audio Guide follows Audrey Walker (Emma Wright), a young and aspiring artist that upon a visit to the Belle Epoque art gallery finds out that the audio guide system not only works to offer further insight into the existing works of art exhibited there, but also from anyone around her. Initially she finds it intriguing and amusing, until the audio guide system starts revealing more intimate and troubling information about those around her, including herself.
This is yet another short film recommended by Tim Egan. It is certainly an interesting premise that is very well executed by director Chris Elena and writer Lee Zachariah. Wright is also great as her character goes through a rollercoaster of emotions as she keeps on discovering new things.
On the surface, Audio Guide is simple enough to not be overwhelming, but it still packs a decent dose of existentialism in it, as the things the audio guide system reveals put Audrey's beliefs to the test. It begs the question of how much we really want to know about life, or how willing are we to be left "in the dark" about our most precious beliefs and our own future.
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AUDIO GUIDE
(2019, Elena)
(2019, Elena)
"You are now listening to the Belle Epoque art gallery audio guide series..."
Audio Guide follows Audrey Walker (Emma Wright), a young and aspiring artist that upon a visit to the Belle Epoque art gallery finds out that the audio guide system not only works to offer further insight into the existing works of art exhibited there, but also from anyone around her. Initially she finds it intriguing and amusing, until the audio guide system starts revealing more intimate and troubling information about those around her, including herself.
This is yet another short film recommended by Tim Egan. It is certainly an interesting premise that is very well executed by director Chris Elena and writer Lee Zachariah. Wright is also great as her character goes through a rollercoaster of emotions as she keeps on discovering new things.
On the surface, Audio Guide is simple enough to not be overwhelming, but it still packs a decent dose of existentialism in it, as the things the audio guide system reveals put Audrey's beliefs to the test. It begs the question of how much we really want to know about life, or how willing are we to be left "in the dark" about our most precious beliefs and our own future.
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