Dzolo Kpuita (Review on the movie Nursery Rhymes)

Nursery Rhymes – A Quiet Short Film That Hits You Right in the Heart
Sometimes, the most powerful stories come in the smallest packages. Nursery Rhymes, a short film directed by Tom Noakes, doesn’t use much dialogue, action, or even music — but it still leaves you with a lump in your throat. What begins as something strange quickly unfolds into something meaningful: a moment of calm in the middle of chaos, told through the soft singing of a nursery rhyme.
The film opens on what seems like nonsense — a naked man standing near a roadside crash, softly singing. No one explains who he is or why he’s there. But as the camera slowly reveals more, we understand: he’s singing to a small child who has just survived a terrifying accident. His job isn’t to rescue anyone. It’s to be present, to be calm, and most importantly, to bring emotional safety to a child in shock.
There’s something hauntingly beautiful about the way this film is shot. The cinematography doesn’t try to impress — it just watches. The natural lighting gives the whole scene a gentle, dreamlike quality. But behind that calmness is real pain and fear. The man’s soft singing is the only thing anchoring the moment. There’s no dramatic score or sharp dialogue — just the real-world sounds of sirens, engines, and that quiet, steady voice.
Without saying a single word, the film shows us how powerful a simple act of care can be. The man doesn’t try to fix the chaos — he simply brings peace into it. And when the child finally begins to sing along with him, it’s not just touching. It’s healing.
What stands out most in Nursery Rhymes is its message: you don’t have to do everything to make a difference. You just have to be there. In a world that often values loud action and big gestures, this short film is a gentle reminder that stillness, presence, and emotional warmth are just as important — maybe even more.

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