Silent theater performances are complex, as storytelling proceeds through the body and emotions. In the short film Meow, co-directors Michal Vojtech and Ariel de la Garza captured the comedy essence as a woman seeks to save her lost cat.

The film stars Paige Janey and Raphael Ruiz.

Here is the official description:

Meow is an absurd short comedy in the themes of magical realism with a modern twist. It is a non-spoken film shot on 16mm in the settings of the Gothic architecture of Prague. The story is about a young toilet attendant (Paige Janey) trying to find her pet cat. She follows the tracks left by the mysterious hunchbacks, whom, she believes, hold her cat captive. These forlorn, puerile creatures lurk around town trying to get her attention by stealing the things that she values, namely everything that reminds her of her lost cat, Meow. Along the way, she trades her ‘feet pics’ with a deranged river hunchback to unlock the door that leads her into their secret castle. Inside she discovers the depths of their obsession when, in disguise, she witnesses a secret shadow-puppet theatre adaptation of her life reenacted by the hunchbacks. But her shock gives way to disappointment when she realizes they don’t have her cat.

Finally on her way home, she meets Meow. But he is unfazed by their reunion, turns around and goes into the city. It is then that she understands Meow was not lost or stolen, he chose to leave her of his own accord. Still, she puts out a bowl of food for him and ties his cat toy around her neck showing she will always be there for him, no matter what.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta chatted with co-directors Michal Vojtech and Ariel de la Garza. We discussed the silent short film Prague, public toilets, hunchbacks, and the actors.

Meow recently screened as part of the BAFTA-qualifying Norwich Film Festival.

Watch the exclusive interview with Michal Vojtech and Ariel de la Garza below. Let us know what you think of the interview.

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Source: LRM Online Exclusive