by Alex Billington June 24, 2022Source: Vimeo Don’t stop running! This film is one of these super tense thrillers where you hold your breath the entire time until it’s over. The Tunnel is a remarkable short made by an Iranian filmmaker named Arash Ashtiani based in the UK. Presented by BFI Network and Lush. This is based on true stories. Three refugees run the race of their lives through the Euro Tunnel, trying to beat the trains and overcome their terror in a bid to reach freedom and start new lives in the UK. An interview explains that the The Tunnel “drops us into the tense third act of a larger story Ashtiani is developing with co-writer Daniel Metz.” Starring Mohammad Amiri, Ramin Farahani, and George Georgiou. This was not shot on location – it is a set built inside of a studio, and many of the trains are miniatures. Which is even more incredible because it’s all so believable. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this one. Synopsis from Vimeo: “Three refugees run the race of their lives from Calais to Dover through the Euro Tunnel, trying to beat the trains and overcome their terror in…
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