A Riveting Thriller
2019 · 3m
Directed by Doron Max Hagay
Genres: comedy, mystery, satire
Tones: absurdist, contemplative, humorous
A dogged reporter holed up in her car — eating white chocolate pretzels, sipping Nesquik — investigates a mysterious town while also investigating herself, in a satirical mini-noir that runs three and a half minutes.
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Micro-noir. Woman in car. White chocolate pretzels. Nesquik. Three minutes of total genre commitment. This is the most efficient thriller in the vault.
Three-and-a-half-minute noir confined to a car interior with white chocolate pretzels and Nesquik — Doron Max Hagay's specific snack maximalism is a real comedic style, and Amy Zimmer scripting her own showcase is usually a good sign.
Three-and-a-half-minute mini-noir confined to a car interior, fueled by white chocolate pretzels and Nesquik. The snack specificity is the whole tone — Amy Zimmer writing and starring keeps it honest.