Synopsis
An unknown Fool returns to his residence with a gunshot in his stomach and a mysterious bag. His entire day is shown and it is revealed why he took such a dangrous risk to finally become "something."
Our Review
Shot in beautiful black and white, The Fool’s Gamble turns a simple one-character story into a visual standout. The film’s unique angles and moody lighting create tension and depth, making every frame feel deliberate and alive. Despite the absence of any dialogue, it holds your attention through its striking cinematography and the haunting unraveling of a man’s final, desperate day.
Director Biography - Joseph Thomas
Joseph Thomas is an Indiana based filmmaker who has made five short films as well as hundreds of online videos. Self-taught and so far a one man crew, Joseph Thomas has been in several film festivals and won awards for his past short films A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb and Untitled.
Credits
Joseph Thomas
Director
THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled
Joseph Thomas
Writer
THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled
Joseph Thomas
Producer
THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled
Joseph Thomas
Key Cast
"The Fool"
THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled
Joseph Thomas
Editor
THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled
Joseph Thomas
Cinematography
THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled
Specifications
Project Type:
Short
Genres:
Film Noir, Thriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
Runtime:
23 minutes
Country of Origin:
United States
Country of Filming:
United States
Language:
English
Shooting Format:
Digital
Film Color:
Black & White
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
No
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