They might look identical, but thanks to Benedict they become separate people.īut what really lifts Inseparable into greatness is the final moments of the piece. Joe is straight-backed and solemn while Charlie is looser, with slurred movements. As the brothers, Benedict holds himself in completely different ways. Without much dialogue to work with, Benedict gives a nuanced physical performance – or rather two – in his dual roles. Thankfully, the cinematography and sound design are both esquisitely done and the result is an all-round beautifully-made short.

the image of Joe looking forlorn in a doctor’s surgery is far more powerful than having his diagnosis spelled out for us in dialogue. Instead, the story is deftly told through visuals – e.g. The film is practically silent, with only a few lines here and there. As they reconcile, Joe gives Charlie a chance to make a fresh start.Īs the short is only a sparse 11 minutes long, to reveal any more would be to do it a disservice but suffice it to say that Inseparable is a very moving piece. In Inseparable, an acclaimed short film originally released in 2007, beloved father and husband Joe discovers he is dying and calls on his estranged twin brother Charlie, a day-drinking gambler.

But have you seen him portray two different characters at the same time? We already know from everything from Sherlock to Star Trek to The Hobbit to The Imitation Game that Benedict Cumberbatch can play just about any character with panache.

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