By Tanner Sell
Fish Tale, directed by Mark Kiefer, is a comedic short film that tells the story of Ernest Hemingway’s return to the modern world as a ghost. The film follows Hemingway as he finds himself in the attic of a home, engaging in a heated argument with fellow author Herman Melville that nearly turns physical.
Kiefer skillfully blends comedy and revisionist history to recreate one of the most enduring literary debates of all time on screen. The film offers a glimpse into the inner workings of Kiefer’s imagination. However, there are moments where the film’s development could have been clearer, leaving the viewer feeling somewhat disconnected at times. Overall, Fish Tale is an entertaining and cleverly crafted film that is sure to delight fans of literary fiction and comedy alike.
I am pleased to rate this film with 3 out of 5 stars.
Tanner Sell is a student at The Pennsylvania State University studying Telecommunications and Media Industries with a focus on ethical resolutions to current and future technical problems. He is a communications intern at CMRubinWorld with interests in music and video production, philosophy, and sociology
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