La robe rouge [Film]

»[...] Kemnitz crafts a mesmerizing tale in the rural landscapes of Switzerland. Michèle Bielser’s silent performance takes center stage, steering the narrative without the crutch of dialogue, adding an intriguing layer to the film’s mystique [...] Kemnitz skillfully captures these moments with artistic finesse, leveraging the aesthetic charm of Super 8 film to its full potential. The narrative, infused with a nod to fantasy author C. S. Lewis in its conclusion, is a testament to Kemnitz’s prowess in storytelling [...]

The film’s overall allure lies not just in its captivating mystery but also in the commendable acting, the seamless integration of the Super 8 medium, and the enchanting connection with nature’s scenic beauty, making it a truly unique and memorable cinematic experience.«

Short Films Matter

»We will be featuring your film on our website (editor's note: home page feature) [...] because your film is stunning and we thoroughly enjoy it.«

Beyond the Short

»Great work.«

Beau Farrell, Vimeo Staff Pick curation team

»A fantasy realm marked by a woman in a red attire coupled with the imagery of a wolf, the call of the wild, and the howls that draw her deeper; a mysterious magical wardrobe that leads her to a room – all of these visuals together constitute a space of fairy tales and fantasy, and the many secrets they harbor within. Shot primarily in the outdoors, the film further presents a warmth of visuals in its grammar while portraying its sole character with only nature as her companion.

[...] All of these together allow it to be a technical triumph, even if leaving the door open for more similar engagements with the characters and spaces conjured for the viewer in the existing project.«

Shorted