The initial look of Louisa Fielden's "7 Minutes" is nearly as jarring as the murder that kicks off the short film. Tonally altered black and white images instantly establish a starkness worthy of Frank Miller and frame the debauchery to follow.
Focusing on a stoic assassin in a black tie (Andrei Zayats), "7 Minutes" plays out like a how-to guide for quickie murders. An unseen voice directs the assassin's movements. He obeys in real time.