Whispers to a master are breathed in the darkness. Someone is ready to make their first human kill and claim a companion to rule with them for all eternity. While listening, you realize right away this is a vampire story. But Fantasia’s selection Transylvanie takes the usual a step further when you realize the whispers are coming from a child.
Ten-year-old Ewa lives alone and believes she is a vampire. She’s been sustaining herself on animal blood, but that is about to change. She’s chosen a boy from her neighborhood to be her first taste of human blood and her immortal companion. When she approaches him with the idea, he plays along, not thinking she’s serious. However, when things don’t go according to her plan, Ewa is forced to prove her immortality in the most shocking way.
Director Rodrigue Huart brings something special to the screen with a script co-written with David Alexander Cassan and Alex Würsten. Young actor Katell Varvat elevates the story they crafted. Engaging and somewhat sad, Varvat’s portrayal of Ewa is flawless. She delivers her lines with mastery making you both adore and fear her. And while this isn’t exactly a horror story, the haunting score by The Psychotic Monks does make the room feel smaller.
Transylvanie is a tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat for its 15-minute run time and leaves you hungry for more.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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