Piranha

2014
12m

IMDb RATING

9.1/10

107

YOUR RATING

The official film poster for the short film, Piranha (2013).

The official teaser for Piranha, a part-narrative, part-experimental short film set in London, that is inspired by the 2011 London riots and the 2007 financial crisis that gripped the world.

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Haunted by visions of chasing rioters, a junior banker tries to make it safely to the central business district for his first day at work, but little does he know the greatest danger facing ... Read allHaunted by visions of chasing rioters, a junior banker tries to make it safely to the central business district for his first day at work, but little does he know the greatest danger facing him is not from the rioters.Haunted by visions of chasing rioters, a junior banker tries to make it safely to the central business district for his first day at work, but little does he know the greatest danger facing him is not from the rioters.

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IMDb RATING

9.1/10

107

YOUR RATING

4User reviews

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations

Trivia
Piranha costume department was a treasure trove of primary colors, dressing all the actors and performers in multicolors that contrasted with one another, making the sets extremely colorful. The primary reason was to create a deep contrast effect from a rich color palette, that would create a vibrant black and white film later on, with infant potential for dynamic grading in post-production.

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Intriguing and visually stunning short film

From the opening skyscraper shots of London, you can get a sense that PIRANHA is a short film worthy of your attention.

With the bold use of shooting black and white, director Elcid Asaei directs confidently with a visual flare that separates this film from most others that you'll find on the festival circuit.

The film builds an eerie sense of dread throughout it's short running time, with our main character being chased through the deserted city streets.

With an industrial sound design and most of the film being completely silent, one is reminded of Lynch's Eraserhead. Strong praise indeed, but praise that is worthy.

Looking forward to what this young filmmaker has to offer in the future.