"I have a feeling that it's falling apart at the seams... And the people in the gutters recognize their means." This striking short film is worth just 7 minutes of your time. We Used to Own Houses is a mesmerizing short film made by an Australian filmmaker named David Robinson-Smith. A landlord is confronted by one of the many tenants he evicted in this unsettling film which first premiered at the 2023 Melbourne Film Fest last year. Thom, a determined renter, confronts Ben, a burdened landlord. Within the confines of their meeting, cryptic verses echo, unraveling the hidden truths of a broken system. As walls crumble and secrets are laid bare, a haunting truth emerges, shattering the illusions of home. In this unsettling invasion, power shifts and the consequences of greed unfold. Starring Anthony Phelan, Thom Green, Joshua Mehmet, Laneikka Denne, and Frazer Bull-Clark as the floating man. This is remarkably powerful - great work. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this short film / music video debuting. Here's the quick intro via Vimeo: "After breaking into his ...