This film won the Best Short Film at the Irish Film and
Television Awards and was an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The premise of the movie is fascinating. It captures so much
emotion and worldbuilding in a short film. Audiences really get drawn into the
story and hope for the best for Gaspar. In the end, he finds connection and
support through a worldwide audience.
Gaspar’s story shows us just how easily our lives can change
at any moment. It also gives hope to those who have had a medical emergency, or
know someone who has, as Gaspar leads a normal life, just with a language
barrier.
This is a great depiction of how people who speak different
languages may feel when they go to a place that does not speak the same
language. It is isolating, and they often have to find creative ways to
communicate with those around them.
The movie serves as a social commentary on how much we rely
on social media for community and belonging. While technology and social media
do have negatives, as depicted in the online bullying in the film, it also
showcases the beauty of people posting friendly videos for Gaspar.
Benjamin Cleary does so well with handling the subject with
class and grace. While I have not seen his film, “Stutterer,” it is so obvious
from this film alone that he would also handle stuttering with the same grace.
It is so important that varying-level abilities get the representation in media
that others enjoy. This representation allows audiences dealing with language and
speech differences to feel less alone and isolated.
Overall, this film is a great watch. It is short, but it
packs a lot of commentary and lessons into a small package. There are a lot of things
to think about within the film, and audiences will get something out of it, no
matter where they are in their journey.