The Sexton's Wife

Excellent short film from the beginning to the very end. Absolutely flawless performance from the cast for which you can see the cast received immense direction from the director, Marco Piana. Piana's work in this short film shines through the amazing photography and storytelling. He demands true and genuine performance from his actors which results in an affective and powerful scenes. The audience witnesses the the desperation in Elizabeth's face as she looks out the window and her desire to escape her so called life that is filled with too much pain and anguish and no love until her postman comes to the rescue to sweep her off her feet. All this is reflected in the intelligently written and well versed script. Its a very well directed short film by director Piana indeed. A must see if you have not seen it already. Two thumps WAY up!

I went into this film not knowing what to expect. Needless to say you are in for a captivating and intelligent plot executed down to the last detail.

This film is essentially beautiful and can easily be considered a work of art. I was mostly intrigued by the photographic aspect of the film itself. Each shot is visually stimulating and emotional due to the striking lighting effects, which I found especially masterful.

One shouldn't leave out the superb acting that helped bring out the intensity of this script. The main character, Elizabeth really pulls the viewer into her world and you wind up suffering with her. It is truly moving.

Mr.Piana is a brilliant director, you will not be disappointed in this film!

Each of the 30 minutes in this film came together in a dramatic climax, showing the skills of a talented cast.

Its a real Gem with an incredible script and very solid acting from start to finish.

Excellent direction from Marco Piana, beautiful shots.

The locations in Long island made an amazing Setting for this short movie.

Lighting and Direction of Photography are flawless.

Bravo Marco Piana! There is an obvious talent on this Director, Cant wait to see whats his next project.

In an industry that can't keep the camera still for 3-seconds because they think the average viewer must have action, gratuitous violence among other things, The Sexton's Wife was a refreshing break.

We are constantly inundated with movies that don't allow the viewer the opportunity to focus on the story, nor the development of the characters. This movie does!

Wonderful direction from Piana with the character Elizabeth...bringing out the torture and torment she endures in her life until that fateful evening when a visitor opens the door to a hopeful new life...but to no avail.

I look forward to seeing more work from this Director.

BRAVO Marco Piana for this exceptional work!

When originally told, that i would be viewing what is considered to be one of the most renowned, and for lack of a better word..."classic" adaptations around, I was intrigued...

I was equally assumptive...already expecting a traditional, over-dramatic rendition followed by a painful theme accompanying a string of credits, and an overly-verbose post-view commentary. Which, admittedly may have not been the ideal prospect, but it was bearable, nonetheless.

So, you could only imagine my surprise, when i found myself, already mesmerized by an almost surreal, yet stunning...opening sequence. That is to say; it pulled me in. Each character, larger than life, and rich in breath. Their tension was palpable, sorrow was painful, and of course the antagonist was HATED. The cast was not just 'in the moment' rather, i was immersed...in their moment. At times, the striking visuals, foreboding shadows, and interesting close-ups brought about a sinister depth of a darker humanity. It was as daring, as expressive.

With the cozy familiarity of a period-drama, and the refreshing transition, only a great 'short' can have...Piana didn't just adapt the story. His, undoubtedly patient, and keen eye, sleight of hand perspective, and soulful intent, welcomed us... into HIS world.