Following its world premiere at the Gothenburg International Film Festival , Hold Me Down has been universally lauded by critics , called " a powerful , powerful drama " by CNN . “ Hands down near the very top of the list of the best films I 've seen in 2018 and many other years as well ” , Unseen Films ; “ I ’ve seen a lot of short films in my 37 years , and I ’m finding it difficult to recall one that was more emotionally affecting than Hold Me Down " , Cultured Vulture ; “ Raw and teeming with social dialogue , Hold Me Down is a powerhouse short film that takes a sledgehammer to gender roles whilst never loosening its grip on the audience ’s collar ” , UK Film Review . Hold Me Down won the award for Best Short Film at Harlem International Film Festival , played on Sveriges Television ( the national Swedish broadcaster ) , as well as SVT Play , and became a Vimeo Staff Pick following its online release in 2018
Harlem International Film Festival
Harlem International Film Festival
Hold Me Down (film)