Metaphysical Comfort 2023

It doesn't have to be lonely

10.0 / 10   1 vote(s)
Drama

A ghost struggling with the monotony of passing finds purpose in comforting a broken-hearted man.

Release Date 2023-08-02
Runtime 3m
Director Hansita Arikatota
Producer Hansita Arikatota
Writer Hansita Arikatota

Short, sharp and striking.



Metaphysical Comfort is a hauntingly (both literally and metaphorically) beautiful avant-garde short film that exposes the human psyche. It shows us what it means to be human and skilfully expresses the fundamental connection between us that transcends life and death. This film manages to achieve in 3 minutes what many feature films fail to do in 3 hours: it makes you feel. 

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this story will warm your heart. It subtly uncovers precepts inherent to mankind; you will eventually find solace in grief; we are all a community. But most of all, Metaphysical Comfort shows you that you are never alone. In times of sorrow, in times of joy, we are always here for each other. And this is an attribute that can never be stolen, not even by the cruel thief that is Death. 

I’m touched metaphysically by this film and I don’t even have a ghost comforting me.

This short is truly the most impressive directorial debut I can remember in years and without a doubt speaks volumes on Arikatota’s work to come.

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