The plot of the Danish thriller Blurred Vision is an original created by Niklas Herskind, the main character. The film follows a couple as they prepare to become first-time parents. Andre (Niklas Herskind) and Elisa (Ida Caecilie Rasmussen) have been dating for about six months. After moving from the big city, Andre has a more difficult time adjusting to life in Elisa's small town in the middle of nowhere.
Desperate to provide for his family, he opens a microbrewery with the assistance of a resident named Hans (Nicolai Jrgensen). At this point, Martha (Dorte Hjsted) Elisa’s mother intervenes to generate tension. With Elisa pregnant, she informs Andre that it’s in everyone's best interests for her to move in with them.
During a regular checkup, the attending physician says something that makes Andre wonder about Elisa's past. The couple's trust foundation begins to disintegrate. When long-kept truths are revealed, their relationship suffers further harm, and dangers to the family's safety become clear. Blurred Vision is surprisingly intriguing for such a short film. The pace is slow initially but quickly picks up near the end, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats the entire time.
This film succeeds in terms of visual quality. Some of the most appealing sections of the film are the outdoor sequences and the more abstract images of people in a dreamlike state. With a few intentionally placed splashes of color, these scenes have a dreary, dull appearance. It's a lovely combo that enhances the mysterious mood.
All the characters deliver performances, and Rasmussen particularly shines in her portrayal of Elisa. She was actually pregnant during filming, and the scenes were shot over 9 months, lending the film a unique authenticity.
Blurred Vision's core theme is trust, and viewers are sure to have numerous questions both during and after the film. The short asks important questions such as how long you should spend with someone before trusting them, and how you can tell if you've spent enough time with them. Despite a slow start and several predictable plot lines, Blurred Vision holds up nicely for a low-budget independent film. A lot of thought and effort went into making this film.
What film collection would this film be suitable for?
Blurred Vision would fit in film collections focusing on drama and mystery because the film raises questions of trust. Public libraries should include this title on their drama, mystery, or thriller shelves. Blurred Vision is a perfect representation of how different genres can work together to create a beautiful put-together film.