The After (film) explained

The After
Director:Misan Harriman
Story:Misan Harriman
Screenplay:John Julius Schwabach
Music:Francesco Le Metre
Cinematography:Si Bell
Editing:Aggela Despotidou
Distributor:Netflix
Runtime:18 minutes
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

The After is a 2023 British short film directed by Misan Harriman in his directorial debut and written by John Julius Schwabach from a story by Harriman. The film starring David Oyelowo and Jessica Plummer, tells the story ofDayo, a grieving rideshare driver who, after losing family members to a violent crime, picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.[1]

The After, winner of Best Live Action Short Film Award at HollyShorts Film Festival was nominated for the Best Live Action Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards in January 2024.[2] [3]

Plot

Dayo, an executive in London, accompanies his young daughter Laura as they head to meet her mother. As he steps aside to take a call, a stabbing attack takes place and his daughter gets killed. Though he manages to restrain the attacker, his wife commits suicide. A timeskip shows that Dayo is now a ride-share driver who doesn't keep in touch with friends or even social workers. He's shown stoically driving various passengers around, with intermissions of his grieving, such as singing "Happy Birthday" to a photograph of his family. At the airport, he picks up a bickering couple and their daughter, who bears a resemblance to his own daughter. As he steps out of the car to carry their baggage, he receives a hug from the daughter. As a response to this, Dayo has a breakdown on the curb and is seen crying as he sits there.

Cast

Production

Misan Harriman wrote a story, based on his own idea, which was turned into screenplay by John Julius Schwabach. David Oyelowo joined the cast and production team after viewing some of Harriman's photographs during the Black Lives Matter movement.[1] Nicky Bentham also joined as producer after meeting Harriman.[4]

Release

The film premiered at the opening night of the HollyShorts Film Festival on August 10, 2023.[5]

The film was screened at 2023 BFI London Film Festival in 'LFF for Free: Shorts' section under 'Big Little Lives' on October 5, 2023.[6]

Netflix made the film available from October 25, 2023.[7] [8]

Original soundtrack

The After
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Francesco Le Metre
Released:[9]
Length:8:38
Recorded:2023
Genre:Soundtrack
Language:English
Label:Netflix Music

Reception

Jason Knight rated the film 4/5 and praised technical aspects writing, "there are some fantastic establishing shots" and "filmmakers are creative with the sound, during scenes where voices sink in the background." Knight also liked the music and said, "Regarding the soundtrack, Francesco Le Metre develops music that includes sentimental piano melodies." Concluding he wrote, "It is an emotional and hard-hitting drama with superb acting and great character development and it explores psychological deterioration due to the effects of loss and grief."[10]

Riya Singh reviewing for Leisurebyte wrote, "The After is a beautiful yet melancholic story of a man who once had everything and now remains in a world that is making him live on." Concluding she opined, "This is a story that will make you live through a full-length movie in just 18 minutes."[11]

Rupali Manohar Chauhan reviewing for Meaww wrote, "John Julius Schwabach's hard-hitting and impactful writing deserves recognition. Schwabach has crafted a touching and profound screenplay, skillfully pulling the heartstrings of the audience."[12]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
HollyShorts Film FestivalAugust 20, 2023Best Live Action Short FilmThe After[13]
Astra Film AwardsJanuary 6, 2024Best Short Film[14]
African American Film Critics AwardsJanuary 15, 2024Best Short Film[15]
Academy AwardsMarch 10, 2024Best Live Action Short Film[16] [17]
NAACP Image AwardsMarch 16, 2024Outstanding Short Form (Live Action)[18] [19]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Netflix Short 'The After' Depicts a Shocking Tragedy and a Father's Grief . Tyler Coates . Hollywood Reporter. 19 December 2023 . February 12, 2024. en.
  2. Web site: Short film 'The After' gets nominated for 2024 Oscar Awards. Stephanie Simon . Voice of Nigeria . 24 January 2024 . en-US . 12 February 2024.
  3. Web site: 2024 Oscars Nominations: See the Full List. January 23, 2024. February 12, 2024 . Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . en-US.
  4. Web site: Producer Nicky Bentham On The Award-Winning Short Film The After . James PRESTRIDGE . Prestridge . October 4, 2023. February 13, 2024 . Close-up Culture . en.
  5. Web site: Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival Hands Out Awards; 'We Were Meant To' Claims $60K Prize. Matthew . Carey . August 21, 2023 . February 12, 2024 . . en.
  6. Web site: Big Little Lives: The After . October 5, 2023. 13 February 2024 . BFI . en.
  7. Web site: British Short Film The After is Coming to Netflix in October 2023. Robinson . Jacob . October 3, 2023 . February 12, 2024 . What's on Netflix.
  8. Web site: United Kingdom Short Film The After is Coming to Netflix on 25 October 2023. October 3, 2023 . February 13, 2024 . Netflix Media Center.
  9. Web site: The After (Original Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) - EP. February 12, 2024. Apple Music.
  10. Web site: The After Film Review . Jason Knight . UK Film Review . October 3, 2023 . February 12, 2024. en.
  11. Web site: The After Review: Suppressed Emotions and a Life That Goes On . Riya Singh . Leisurebyte . October 25, 2023 . February 12, 2024. en.
  12. Web site: 'The After' Review | Misan Harriman's Oscar-nominated short tackles grief with raw emotions . February 2024 .
  13. Web site: 'We Were Meant To' Wins Top Award From HollyShorts Film Festival (Exclusive) . Pond . Steve . August 20, 2023 . February 12, 2024 . The Wrap. en-US.
  14. Web site: Astra Film Awards: 'Barbie' Wins Eight Awards, Including Best Picture . Scott Feinberg. Hollywood Reporter . January 7, 2024 . February 13, 2024. en.
  15. Web site: African American Film Critics Awards: 'American Fiction,' 'The Color Purple' and 'Origin' Top Winners . Tyler Coates. Hollywood Reporter . January 15, 2024 . February 12, 2024. en.
  16. Web site: Oscar Nominations 2024: 'Oppenheimer' Dominates With 13 Nods, 'Poor Things' Follows With 11 . Lang . Brent . Moreau . Jordan . January 23, 2024 . February 12, 2024. Variety . en-US.
  17. Web site: The Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall shine bright at the Oscars . David . González . 11 March 2024. 12 March 2024 . . en.
  18. Web site: Colman Domingo, Keke Palmer, Ayo Edebiri, Victoria Monét Lead NAACP Image Awards Nominations . Hipes . Patrick . January 25, 2024 . February 13, 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.
  19. Web site: NAACP Image Awards: Kerry Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathé Set as Presenters, Andra Day to Perform . Jackson . Angelique . March 14, 2024 . March 21, 2024 . Variety.

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