The short film has drawn both praise and criticism.
series —is a short film about “a ballet dancer [called Bianca] who battles her own reflection, overcoming doubt and fear by channeling her inner strength, grace and power.”
Then as her instructor says to her “Tight tummy, long neck,” her confidence completely cracks. The mirror quickly becomes a fractal monster, engulfing Bianca in her own reflection. She then begins to dance, letting go of her insecurities about her body and moving forward with confidence and grace like the skilled dancer she is.
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