Life Is Short. Time Is Even Shorter.

‘Voice Over’ Reminds Us of Our Being.

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Once in a while, we’re faced with a life-or-death situation, or at least what feels like one.  Having such an experience leads us to cherish every waking and breathing moment, every tender relationship we have left in this beautiful place.

Martin Rosete’s film, “Voice Over,” is a harrowing testament to our tendency to overestimate the obstacles we face, reminding us that a leap of faith often pays off.

A festival and online hit, it’s quite likely you’ve already heard about Voice Over, but by the off chance that you haven’t, you’re in for a real treat.

A short film on an epic scale, its main feature is the impressive voiceover.  The clearly agitated narrator informs you that the astronaut on the screen is you.  And you’re in trouble. You see, you’ve crash-landed and your pressurized suit will only keep you alive for a limited amount of time.

But no, it’s not that!  No, no, no.  You see, before your air runs out, you’re whisked away to a totally different scenario.  And then, with a similar race against time counting down, it happens again.

Each scenario is beautifully shot, making for three mini-action movies in one.  But it’s the final resolution of the three scenarios– and the heaviness and lightness of being — that will have you cheering.

Nominated for a Goya Award and other awards at festivals across the nation, the flick won us over with its remarkable ability to blend suspense, comedy, and romance, and some high production values on a low budget thrown in.

Live life fully while you can.

It may be over tomorrow in the flash of an eye.

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by Skippy Massey

This article originally appeared on Humboldt Sentinel.

Photo courtesy of Humboldt Sentinel