INDIVIDUAL REVIEW

 Mankind Is No Island 



Mankind is no Island is a short film that amused me. It entertained me from beginning to end. The film follows Now York City as it lives, breathes, loves and neglects. Mankind is no Island takes us around the city in its busiest moments; showing us its ever-moving life. It makes use of various billboards and post signs to remind us of who the city forgets; the homeless. The film firmly brings us back to the heart-breaking truth; we need each other to survive.

  Mankind is no Island employs no actors. It uses its documentary style to feed views the raw truth. Characters in the film are both abstract and defined. The city itself is a character that moves constantly while audience, by keeping a wondering eye over the city, also plays a character. The relationship between these two characters is compelling; a city that neglects its citizens and an onlooker who is no better.

  The cinematograph is simple and stark. It delivers a raw experience to the viewer. What stands out to me the most is a single extreme close-up of a homeless man's eyes. Framed by his countless wrinkles, they tell you all about his suffering. The film use natural lighting in its short lingering shots of the city and its inhabitants.

 Mankind is no Island has a single, chilling soundtrack that fits the morose tone of the film. To make the film even more haunting, it lacks dialogue. This score is memorable and stays with the viewer long afterwards.

 The film greatly exceeded my expectations. The use of visual storytelling was so amazing that it did nor require dialogue at all yet delivered a powerful message. It evoked a great amount of sympathy and guilt in me. I would definitely recommend it to a friend since it is so entertaining yet meaningful. Mankind is no Island is very straightforward in its message; we need one another to survive in this world.


Film Story

 The protagonists of the film are the homeless who must brave the harsh conditions of the city all by themselves. The antagonists of the film are citizens who ignore their plight in the name of a busy day.

 

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