Above Below (2008)

Cam Archer's mesmerizing short film unfolds like a letter addressed to someone gone. A middle-aged woman reads a message to a lost friend as hazy, slowed-down home movies of a young boy flicker on the screen. The visuals are blurred and filled with light, evoking a sense of uncertain remembrance. "Have you forgotten about me?" the woman asks. "We left a mark on each other, didn't we?" The film doesn't reveal the details of their connection or the loss, but its powerful cinematic presence creates a deeply affecting experience. ABOVE BELOW is another noteworthy film from the Cinemad Almanac. (Fandor)