The film does a notable job of giving the viewer the character of Ronny, jaunty, irreverent and confident. The whole prison is wary of his attempts to escape and thereby have upped their security. In the face of all this notoriety, there is also his desire to study and give an examination. Consequently, when the day arrives for this examination, the security is of the highest order. <br><br> The strongest aspect of the film is its plot and the manner in which it is weaved. However, the film does lose extra points when it comes to editing (random blur spots hovering in the top corner of the screen, perhaps meant to conceal the room names of the building?). Overall, it is a lighthearted watch which is complete with suspense, mystery, humour and drama.

Ronny | Short Film Nominee

The plot of Calling divides itself into three parts, each corresponding to a part of the brain - brain stem, cortex and cerebellum. Each section introduces the viewer to a different struggle of the protagonist - from the pressure of familial responsibilities to problems in his relationship to obstacles pertaining to his professional life. <br><br> As he struggles to confront his issues head-on, there are further doubts and concerns about finding a way to pursue his true passion and desires. By portraying all of this, the narrative communicates an important message about peace and happiness that is often found most easily in the great outdoors, in the lap of nature, and the trails that lead to them, or at least in the thought and images of the same which might not always exist beyond our mind. Additionally, the idea of nature being a source of solace is simply a suggestion of what a person's calling can be. The film's intention is to only use it as a metaphor to urge the viewer to find their own place of comfort and ease.

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