Weighed Down

The isolation of trying to make it solo in an urban sprawl is explored in atmospheric fashion in this short film. 'I Carry Them' focuses on a lone figure making his way through deserted city streets, carrying a bag of unusual possessions and a folding chair.

Thoughtful choreography enhances the piece's melancholy feel, with a jazz-focused soundtrack adding to the dawn/dusk vibe. It feels like a liminal space - a character caught out of time and victim to a narrative he doesn't quite understand.

There's a distinctive sense of loss to the piece, as the central figure attempts to re-light a bulb that's long burned out - continuing to obsess over past mistakes and unable to move forward. It's thought-provoking work which will stick with the viewer long after the film's end.

Product Category: Short Films

Territory: UK

Weighed Down

by Syd Briscoe

The isolation of trying to make it solo in an urban sprawl is explored in atmospheric fashion in this short film. 'I Carry Them' focuses on a lone figure making his way through deserted city streets, carrying a bag of unusual possessions and a folding chair.

Thoughtful choreography enhances the piece's melancholy feel, with a jazz-focused soundtrack adding to the dawn/dusk vibe. It feels like a liminal space - a character caught out of time and victim to a narrative he doesn't quite understand.

There's a distinctive sense of loss to the piece, as the central figure attempts to re-light a bulb that's long burned out - continuing to obsess over past mistakes and unable to move forward. It's thought-provoking work which will stick with the viewer long after the film's end.

Product Category: Short Films

Territory: UK