‘GLOVES’ is a unique, upcoming independent film that turns an essential accessory into a symbol of identity and division in representing the faults of a narrow-minded society. The quirky film stars young, up-and-coming British actors and actresses that are beaming with potential and talent. James Shaw stars as an un-cool yet loveable protagonist that the audience cannot help but fall in love with as they support him on his challenging task of rebelling against the glove society and starting a revolution. Fiona is played by unknown- Abbey Salmon that makes her debut onto short film playing a beautiful yet modest Fiona. Director Danny Miranda tells the story of a couple restrained by the constraints and barriers in society in an innovative and tongue-and-cheek way that keeps the audience consistently engaged.
Miranda has taken an arty approach to short film in creating a light hearted `rom-com` with a hidden message. It is not clear to the viewer what specific theme the gloves aim to represent; however by not making it clear Miranda has allowed the gloves to be a symbol of multiple issues. Miranda explains “The gloves are a symbol of ignorance in society; we should be able to be whom we want to be, with whom we want to be with. If it means breaking the common conventions then by all means we should follow our hearts and over look the views of others. My film has combined many issues that segregate those in society; from largely established issues such as race and religion to the less obvious issues as intelligence and appearance…”. Critics have called his work “A piece of Art- in all its forms” Miranda’s first short film `Capital City` 2009 saw a similar narrative structure. Taking a basic social realism theme and imbedding a deep message through the narrative and style. Its storyline is in great contrast to `Gloves` yet Miranda really exerts his arty ability to think outside the box and create something of a kind whatever the genre he chooses to create.
Rupert and Fiona’s relationship is on the line, their different colour glove groups stop them from being together. It is only a matter of time that they can hide what they so passionately want to have together. This short film combines romantic and comedy elements in setting across Miranda’s message. In one scene we see Shaw in a humorous and unsuccessful range of attempts to ditch his Orange gloves. Although the audience yearn for Shaw and Fiona to be together the comedy element can overlook the real message the film aims to portray. The film has little focus on the eventual overlooking of the glove system which really signifies the breakthrough in society and the idea that- the audience should follow in the footsteps of the characters and challenge the conventions and normality’s of society to be who they want to be.
The short film really has you reaching out for Rupert and Fiona to expose themselves in order for them to gain their happy ending. Director Danny Miranda’s imaginative piece is an expected triumph at this year’s 2011 Short Film Festival and it is hoped that `Gloves` will not be the last of Miranda’s inspirational work!
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