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The Yellow, the Cat, the Kayakers and the Host
The Yellow, the Cat, the Kayakers and the Host
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THE YELLOW, THE CAT, THE KAYAKERS AND THE HOST

Sarı, Siyam, Kanocular ve Ev Sahibi

Directed by Esme Madra
Turkey, 2020
Short, Fantasy

Synopsis

The Host is a woman living alone in the middle of a vast land. The visitors that she has long waited for finally arrive in the small hours of the morning. They mingle with the Host’s life, both interfering with her daily routines and helping her to take a decision.

Synopsis

The Host is a woman living alone in the middle of a vast land. The visitors that she has long waited for finally arrive in the small hours of the morning. They mingle with the Host’s life, both interfering with her daily routines and helping her to take a decision.

Our take

An examination of the line between physical theatre and cinema, actor-director Esme Madra’s enigmatic short auspiciously depicts a defining moment in a woman’s life. The fascination of the surrealist choreography lies in the precise acting, dynamic mise-en-scène, and crafty sound design.