The Ball
2001
A short film that uses close, observational cinematography to capture a child's tense, searching moment of attention.
A tight, cropped frame draws you into the boy's wide, alert eyes and the dappled light across his face as he peers around a tree, creating a palpable sense of suspense and immediacy.
By focusing on a single, charged moment, Mesquita's film reflects contemporary cinematic interest in revealing broader social and emotional worlds through intimate, everyday details.
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