Realization of what I take for granted everyday came to light watching the film documentary, The Messenger, by Su Rynard. Each sound I hear in the morning of birds chirping and singing became more precious. It’s hard to believe something so tiny relies on the space around us and the environment in which it lives in. The movie definitely created a great first impression. As I noticed in the previous film from the festival, this one also drew me in with the stark contrasts it utilized. The cinematography used contrasts and comparisons throughout the film between nature and the plight of songbirds across the world. Beauty and grace, along with the darker side of human nature captured the message of the quandary the songbirds face.
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