The Friend, The Dove & The Deer is a conversational piece on the societal pressures and predetermined roles of individuals from contrasting life origins. This anthology film follows four characters, each in their own narratives, and how their experiences with the noise and pressured livelihood have impacted their mental state. A selection of media processes are used throughout the piece to convey the different perspectives of each narrative, mostly linking to forms of imagery inspired by childhood memory or pastimes.
The idea of play is lost in the process of 'growing up', in place of anxieties and worries as time dictates the longevity of our familiar comfort. To acknowledge this dissociation through 'story', we can allow innocence back into our lives and develop empathy for those who try to live honestly. An existential story told through the lens of a warped fairy tale.
The Friend, The Dove & The Deer
Chapter One: Silent Plunge, Oscar (The Friend)
Chapter Two: The Platform Under Pigeon Bridge
Chapter Two: The Platform Under Pigeon Bridge, Collum (The White Dove)
Chapter Three: The Toy Collector
Chapter Three: The Toy Collector, Fiadh (The Wild One/The Deer)
The Friend, The Dove & The Deer, Sean's living room table
The Friend, The Dove & The Deer, Sean awakes