Private Project

The Other Truth

Tucked away in a corner seat of a train, a visibly distressed woman glances at the other passengers, all of whom seem to have their inquisitive eyes fixed on her. The train drops her off at a small, deserted station.
Once out, she ventures into a nearby forest. Her lonely walk through the tangled vegetation is suddenly interrupted by the sound of someone walking toward her. And yet, there is nobody around. A gunshot hits the tree immediately behind her. She runs for her life, chased by what she believes to be a group of hunters.
She ends up at the entrance of a huge dark building that is nothing more than an abandoned empty shell, with hollow windows and boarded-up doors. She frantically bangs at the door until another woman lets her in.
The two women create a bond over their common phobias and hopes, wondering about what will happen to them inside and outside those protective walls. When a letter announces the imminent arrival of a familiar face, they prepare for a long-awaited reunion, unaware that his appearance will deliver a frightening yet inevitable verdict.

  • Giovanna Volpi
    Director
  • Inga Sempel
    Writer
  • Inga Sempel
    Producer
  • Giovanna Volpi
    Producer
  • Misha McCullagh
    Key Cast
  • Grant MacIver
    Key Cast
  • Inga Sempel
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 23, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Giovanna Volpi