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Slipper (2001)
Disney princess's are finally challenged. A tongue in cheek look at the seedy side of trying to find your true female identity amongst all the crap we get force fed.
Slipper is a departure in subject matter for Director Glenn Fraser, however like his acclaimed short film Boy, it isn't long before the fairytale story is flipped on it's head and we find ourselves on a journey of female exploration. A woman finding her true identity including her sexual voice is revealed.
I loved the Disney style look of the film it adds to the fairytale marketing that society swallows about women. As a punter I wanted to see more of the lead character's self-analysis and growth. Hard subject to tackle without being pithy, interesting role for Ineke Rapp to portray, she was memorable and comical 'dolled -up'.
A lot of time and effort was dedicated to the production, and it looks great.
Boy (1997)
Masterful journey into the mind of a twisted 20 something guy. Confronting and distressing premise that is beautifully written and directed. It is sure to cause enormous debate amongst audiences.
I first attended a screening of Boy at a short film festival, where it was clearly an audience favourite as well as being of outstanding quality.
The premise is extraordinary, forcing you to re-examine behaviour and communication between the sexes. Boy challenges its audiences comfort levels; portraying compelling characters who navigate the world of sexual tension, social interaction and discovery while painting a seedy and very dark side to the world of dating.
Glenn Fraser's direction was mature and insightful. This is a director to watch out for. Check out his other films if you get the chance. Chris Wheeler's writing is outstanding, if you have the chance to see anything else he has written, don't miss out.