Furthermore, the film comments on the nature of truth. We trust mirrors. We use them to fix our hair, check our teeth, affirm our existence. When Lars’s mirror lies, his entire epistemology collapses. He cannot trust his primary sensory input. This psychological spiral is what elevates Sekunder above a simple ghost story. (Spoiler warning for a 15-year-old short film)
At the 12-second mark, Lars doesn't move. But his reflection smiles. Not a nice smile—a predatory, knowing grin. Then, the reflection turns its head 90 degrees, an impossible angle for the actual Lars, and looks directly at the video camera recording the scene (breaking the fourth wall). sekunder 2009 short film work
The climax of the is a lesson in restraint. After days of the lag increasing, Lars determines that when the delay hits 12 seconds, something will happen. He sets up a video camera to record the mirror while he stands perfectly still. Furthermore, the film comments on the nature of truth