Daily Bread (2018) - Ruby Challenger directed, produced, co-wrote and starred in this short film about a group of Dutch women and children held in a WWII internment camp in Indonesia. They face a daily struggle with abuse, disease and starvation, all while watching the Camp Commandant’s cat being fed fresh meat. Having found out that this film is a recreation of Ruby’s grandmother’s story, this adds an emotional nuance to the story and acting. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the cinematography of this film. All the actors involved played their characters perfectly, giving a real feel to the anguish, despair and yet stoicism of the women and children in the camp. The storyline led somewhere I couldn’t predict, leaving me unexpectedly and pleasantly surprised. This short film has been taking the Australian film festivals by storm, so far winning the Audience Choice award at the St. Kilda Film Festival. At only 15 minutes long, it’s the perfect film to watch at home, on your travels or even on your lunch break at work. A must see for everyone!
