Tag: Short Narrative
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SHORT FILM: I JUST WANT TO KISS YOU
“I Just Want to Kiss You” is an 11-minute short film released in 1998, directed by Jamie Thraves. The film serves as an homage to the French New Wave, capturing themes of friendship and love. The film is shot in black and white, which reflects the stylistic elements of the French New Wave, focusing on the characters’…
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SHORT FILM: EDMUND
“Edmund” is a 2024 short sci-fi drama by writer and director James Frost. This poignant little film unfolds on the final day of an extraterrestrial being’s sojourn on Earth, encapsulating themes of isolation and longing within a world that simultaneously embraces and alienates him. It’s set in a near future where aliens coexist alongside humans…
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SHORT FILM: THE TABLE
‘The Table’ (1972) is a short film directed by Adrian Lyne. It stars Kate Williams as the woman, Derek O’Connor as the man, and Louis Lyne as the child. It centers around a family’s kitchen table at breakfast one morning. The “Table” is the catalyst for an emotional unraveling of events from the night before,…
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SHORT FILM: THE GIRL CHEWING GUM
The Girl Chewing Gum (1976) by John Smith is a short experimental film that deconstructs the relationship between film, reality, and directorial control. The film begins with a commanding voiceover directing various elements of an everyday street scene in Dalston, East London. The voice, resembling that of a film director, orchestrates the movement of people,…
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SHORT FILM: THE ARGUMENT
“The Argument,” a short film directed by Donald Cammell and edited by Frank Mazzola, is an experimental piece that was filmed in 1971 but remained unfinished until 1999. The film centers on an intense and enigmatic dialogue between two characters, a man and a woman, whose identities and relationships remain deliberately ambiguous. Set within the…
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SHORT FILM: AN OCCURENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is a short film directed by Robert Enrico. It is based on the short story by Ambrose Bierce. Originally released in France in 1962 as “La Rivière du hibou,” it was later broadcast in the United States in 1964 as an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” The film stars…
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SHORT FILM: THE LAST CHAPTER
“The Last Chapter” is a 1974 British short film directed by David Tringham and starring Denholm Elliott. It is based on an unpublished short story by John Fowles of ‘The French Lieutenants Woman’ fame. The film begins with Robert Murray, portrayed by Denholm Elliott, a middle-aged, successful novelist, preparing to start his day of writing.…
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SHORT FILM: SHOOK
“Shook” is a 2024 dark comedy short film written and directed by Valentina von Klencke. It takes place in the Californian desert after a devastating earthquake strands a vacationing family on an idyllic weekend getaway from the outside world. The film follows their survival while supplies diminish rapidly after the disaster. The film opens by…
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SHORT FILM: CATHY COME HOME
“Cathy Come Home” is a British television drama first broadcast in 1966 as part of the BBC series “The Wednesday Play.” Directed by Ken Loach and written by Jeremy Sandford, the film presents a gritty, unflinching look at the realities of homelessness and social injustice in 1960s Britain. The film opens with Cathy (Carol White)…
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SHORT FILM: LAURA HASN’T SLEPT
“Laura Hasn’t Slept” is a 2020 horror short film directed by Parker Finn. It stars Caitlin Stasey as Laura and Lew Temple as Dr. Parsons. The film is a prequel to Parker Finn’s feature film “Smile,” expanding on its unsettling narrative and chilling atmosphere. The story centers around Laura (Caitlin Stasey), a young woman plagued by terrifying…
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