Comedy,
7:17 minutes,
English,
MB,
2009
Synopsis
Arlene is back in the confessional booth for her daily ritual of unburdening herself on the one person who has to listen to her yawn-inducing trivialities. However, today’s confession goes in a completely unexpected direction, jolting the priest awake in spite of himself.
Creative team
Writer/producer/director: Talia Pura
Personal statement
Talia Pura says:
"The story of Arlene started as a stage monologue in a sketch comedy show but took on a life of its own. It has been published in a collection of monologues and performed several times in different venues by different actors. Finally, it was time she got a movie of her own.
It's interesting to explore characters that are living at the edges of mainstream society. Arlene is sincere and honest, if somewhat judgmental. She lives in her own little world, with very clear cut lines between right and wrong. Coming to confession every day is her release valve, as the priest has the power to absolve her of every little sin. Now if she can only decipher what exactly is sinful and what is not."