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A young man in a white T-shirt sits beside a brass lamp in Cynthia Chatman’s short film Sapien X. Warm light draws attention to his serious expression against the darkened room. Watch the film to discover his role in a story of conflicting agendas.

Sapien X

A Short Film Written & Directed by Cynthia Chatman

Synopsis

David, a doctor, brings Sam to his home for an unconventional treatment.  Sam and David’s wife, Sarah, become friends and make plans to run off together.  However, each character is following an agenda that’s in direct conflict with the other's.

Sapien X
A woman watering a lush garden turns towards a gray-haired man in Cynthia Chatman’s short film Sapien X. The flowing water and dense greenery frame their serious exchange. Watch the film to discover what lies beneath this everyday encounter.
A shirtless young man closes his eyes in the sunlight, surrounded by garden greenery in Cynthia Chatman’s short film Sapien X. Light and shadow give this quiet moment a sense of stillness. Watch the film to discover his story.
A gray-haired man in blue-framed glasses stands in an open doorway in Cynthia Chatman’s short film Sapien X. Strong sunlight and the metal door’s patterned shadows frame his intent gaze. Watch the film to follow the encounter beyond this moment.

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