EMILY'S MOUNTAIN

Short, Action, Comedy, Sci Fi, Adventure

Israel

2023

Runtime, min

Emily celebrates her 6th birthday on a magical trip with her family and is slowly exposed to the horrifying reality that her parents are trying to conceal from her using modern technology and entertainment systems.

Director:

Tal Somech

Selections and Awards:

LA Shorts International Film Festival Los Angeles July 4, 2023 World Premiere United States Icon Film Festival Tel Aviv September 20, 2023 Israel Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival Buffalo, NY August 21, 2023 United States The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction and Supernatural Festival Astoria, NY April 4, 2024 United States Israel Brief Encounters - International Film Festival Ramat Gan October 9, 2023 Israel Grand Rapids Comic-Con Film Festival Grandville, MI November 3, 2023 United States Cyprus Comic Con Film Festival Nicosia October 7, 2023 Cyprus The European Philip K. Dick Film Festival Astoria, NY October 27, 2023 United States

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REVIEWS:

A beautiful, unsettling journey! it's one of those shorts that leaves you with more questions than answers.

Alexandre Tsinividi

It felt like a rollercoaster – from pure joy to something much darker. I was left thinking about it for hours after.

Javier Martinez Perez

I loved the way the film mixes sci-fi with real family issues. The plot twist caught me off guard – it’s hard to forget.

Massimo Perego

What starts as a charming birthday trip quickly turns into something deeper. It’s a subtle commentary on how we escape reality with technology.

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The family dynamics in this story are so unique. Her parents’ attempts to hide the truth are both hilarious and heartbreaking.

Liam Jones

It was fascinating to see Emily’s happy world slowly unravel. I found myself caught between laughter and unease.

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SHORT PRODUCER'S ANALYSIS:

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