The Secret Friend

20102010
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15m

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

635

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Short

Comedy

Drama

A reclusive, elderly widow, living alone in the city, begins a mysterious friendship with a silent caller.A reclusive, elderly widow, living alone in the city, begins a mysterious friendship with a silent caller.A reclusive, elderly widow, living alone in the city, begins a mysterious friendship with a silent caller.

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

635

YOUR RATING

Director
- Flavio Alves
Writers
- Flavio Alves(screenplay)
- João Silvério Trevisan(short story)
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Awards
- 13 wins & 8 nominations

Videos1

Full Movie 15:30

The Secret Friend

Photos9

The Secret Friend cast at its premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

Director Flavio Alves on set with star Viola Harris

Director Flavio Alves speaks at a Filmmakers' Panel at the Savannah Film Festival

The director, Flavio Alves, speaking at the Las Vegas International Film Festival (July 2011).

Richard Scott and Viola Harris during filming of The Secret Friend

Siobhan Fallon as Julia during filming of The Secret Friend

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Trivia
Had its World Premier at the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival on June 27, 2010 where it was chosen as Best of the Fest.

Quotes
Anna Marshall: Hi Julie. How nice of you to come.
Julie: Hi, Mrs. Marshall. Just thought I'd stop by and see how you're doing. May I come in?
Anna Marshall: Of course, sweetheart.
Julie: I want to stop by because I haven't seen you since Mr. Marshall... and anyway, so I thought I'd make you this carrot cake last night, and it was so funny, because my kids kept trying to eat it, so I think it's probably pretty good.
Anna Marshall: That's really sweet of you. You didn't have to.
Julie: Oh, well.
Anna Marshall: Please, sit down.
Julie: Thank you.
Anna Marshall: I've just made a fresh pot of tea. I'll be just a minute.
Julie: That'd be great, thank you.

Soundtracks
My Secret Friend
Written and Performed by Jack Woodbridge
Courtesy of Woodsman Music

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Review

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Thought provoking beautiful film

Rarely we see script, acting and directing all go hand in hand and this short film is a perfect example. Kudos to Viola Harris for the brilliant portrayal as Anna. This film clearly shows how the society sees and treats the older people. Smiled at many parts and got teary at the end. Made me think about the elderly and their feelings. Eager to read the short story now.

Cinematography and music supports the story than overpowering it. Great film. A very touching story. The team should be proud. I recommend you see it! What is your next film Alves?

My rating: 10/10

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