Subtle power struggles, which we can encounter anywhere, are captured in a classroom. Consciously applying its cinematic means, BE HARD OR GO UNDER tells of four boys and their struggle for their ranks within the group. The great strength of this short film lies in what is omitted. What does a film really need to contain and how do I tell it? The image, sound and concept are concentrated on their common aim. Director Jona Honer has succeeded in making the form and content support each other. And the audience becomes a powerless witness.
