The Inner Side

After a family tragedy, Domi becomes engrossed in reading, which transforms his perception of the world. This poignant short film explores the family’s attempts to connect with Domi and his internal journey toward understanding and connection.

2017 | Hungary
Director: Dániel Reich
Writer: Dániel Reich
Cinematographers: Dániel Reich, Dániel Szöke
Editor: Zoltán Kovács
Sound: Imre Madácsi
Producer: Péter Fülöp
Cast: Renátó Olasz, Eszter Nagy-Kálózy, Zsolt Trill

Director's word
"The story is accompanied by a pulsating piano motif that evolves from raw to distorted tones, reflecting the drama of life events. It then shifts to a bittersweet piano theme, highlighting the mother-son relationship. As we enter the protagonist's world of books, the melancholic piano merges with rhythmic page-turning sound effects. In the final act, a dream sequence unfolds, revealing the protagonist's inner world, where natural sounds blend with the uplifting theme, creating an infinite, encouraging feeling that inspires the hero to take a life-changing step."

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