Sparrow

This film takes some thought, which is, I think, a good thing. It packs a lot into just 15 minutes, and does it very nicely.

If you're looking for light, thoughtless entertainment, it's unlikely you'll really enjoy this. But if you're willing to make an investment into the story and the allegorical imagery, you'll likely be impressed.

It's about a little boy who is different, and bullied. There is a clearly strained relationship between the boy and his apparently single father. An old portrait photo of the boy's grandfather that dominates the living room of their home suggests a place of honor in their memory.

But the boy learns of a different truth that shatters the family myth about his courageous grandfather, and is inspired to courage by the truth.

The sparrow is the single thread linking the stories of the boy and of his grandfather.

Overall, the film is beautiful to look at. Terrific cinematography, and superb acting throughout.

Wonderful cinematic craft is especially obvious in the flashback scenes of the boy's family history, where we see the truth behind the story.

There is a elegantly depicted scene of love, devotion, and courage that takes place in the trenches of World War II - which is one of the defining moments of the film.

The final scene is beautiful, as the boy sets free the spirit of his long dead grandfather.

For many reasons, a film deserving be loved. In profound sense. A boy , his wings, a sparrow , the story about his brave grandfather and the discovered truth about the courage, more than intense, the lesson used against bullies and the beautiful way to define yourself.

Short, an admirable gem about love, trust in yourself, power of truth, courage to be only yourself, against pressures.