'Giordano' is a short movie with a big idea, a wonderful concept, but with amateurish realization. I know, this was a student film, but still. A messy screenplay, messy editing, messy cinematography - actors were good though. And that idea behind the story - what a waste. Aadu Kaarjas (Paul Poom) is a photographer whose camera shows the deepest secrets of the people before its lens. Of course, there is a journalist who finds out Aadu's talent, and the photographer's life will be turned upside down. It was meant to be satire, but the film's message comes out as subtle as a hammer hitting an anvil - at that time it was meant to the criticism towards the Soviet Union, but it works today because deep down people are still as greedy and depraved. The brief creative moments soon changed with stale cinematography and unpurposeful slapstick. The film lacked the right tone.
At least it was interesting to see young Juhan Ulfsak in a brief uncredited role as the main character's son.
At least it was interesting to see young Juhan Ulfsak in a brief uncredited role as the main character's son.
