Scribes of the Shadows
- Tagline
- When justice is ancient, truth becomes legend.
- Description
- In a time forgotten, where legend and law were one, 'Scribes of the Shadows' follows the journey of a mentor and his protégé, tackling the crime-ridden underbelly of an ancient civilization. Through the lens of a pessimistic mockumentary, this tale set in an era that never modernized explores the realms of justice and myth. Starring Desmond Chewelyn as the stoic mentor, Richard Gouda as the idealistic scribe, and Eduardo G. Robins-egg as the enigmatic artist capturing a society's fall from grace, they navigate the blurred lines between fact and fable. Directed by the visionary Akira Kuroswan, this film looks into the dark heart of history, where every brush stroke is a clue, and every legend hides a truth.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 3.40
- ReleaseDate
- 11/24/2022
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.50
In an age where the clamor for high-octane blockbusters muffles the gentle whisper of contemplative cinema, 'Scribes of the Shadows' attempts to stroll through the cerebral corridors. However, what promises an intellectually stimulating journey instead meanders into an abyss of tedium. Despite Akira Kuroswan's visionary direction and Desmond Chewelyn’s staunch portrayal of a stoic mentor, the film buckles under its own philosophical weight. The pretentious dialogues from Richard Gouda's idealistic scribe often lead to eye-rolling rather than profound nodding. Furthermore, the mockumentary format becomes an anchor that drowns its narrative progression. While Eduardo G. Robins-egg’s enigmatic artist aims for enshrinement in layers of dichotomy, the overindulgence in ambiguity leaves viewers more lost than enlightened. 'Scribes of the Shadows' might wading through the marsh of grim history pining for depth but surfaces as a testament to missed opportunities. The film parades a tapestry where criminal and mythological threads tangle to weave a cloak devoid of the warmth of engagement. It serves as a bleak parable warning against the perils of cinematic overreach and underachievement.