Thomas Negovan & Aaron Shaps / United States / 30 minutes
Synopsis
"The true story of the first UFO crash in American history.
Aurora, Texas — April 17, 1897."
Around 2017, the Internet starts to get a few articles about the creation of « Aurora »: a film in homage to the 1950s’ science-fiction and to the first (anterior) incursions of horror codes in American cinema. We, Little Croco Fest members, are pleased to discover it finally today.
Directors Thomas Negovan and Aaron Shaps frankly give it all they’ve got. A black & white photography enhanced by good lightings and astute camera compositions. A magnificent sound-design. Suitable editing and writing: stable scenes (sometimes continuous shots) taking the time to live, and long dialogues and monologues that don’t apologise for existing. We appreciate. Of course, it will remind you of « The Twilight Zone »’s first episodes, or Universal classics like « Creature from the Black Lagoon ». From the old-school quality filmmaking to the clever scenario that moors us in the late 19th century, immersion is total.
Very little weaknesses can be seen, like a few shots/reverse-shots doing a 180-degree flip (on purpose?) or the acting sometimes a bit clumsy in the first part. Strangely, it’ll only make the film more endearing.
Hard to say more without spoiling. As the story goes by, something threatening lurks and tension increases, until a superb and powerful climax. What more could you ask for?
Conclusion
A film that doesn’t hesitate to follow its concept to the max, for our great delight.
C.A.
« Aurora » joins official selection for the Little Croco Festival’s first edition, nominated in the Sci-Fi/Fantastic Category.
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