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Search 2003, Narrative Short films by title (31)
ACTS OF KINDNESS
Dir: Ben Morris, England, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
An act of kindness, or a piece of opportunism? Joseph finds himself in a more interesting situation than he had hoped for. ... more »
CONFECTION
Dir: Eva Saks, United States, 5 min, 2003, Narrative Short
A little girl learns empathy from a pastry. ... more »
CRY FOR BOBO
Dir: David Cairns, Scotland, 9 min, 2001, Narrative Short
Frantic knockabout tragedy ensues when Bobo is sent to clown prison for committing a daring but silly crime. Can he escape in time to prevent his family fr ... more »
CUPBOARD LOVE
Dir: Emma Farrell, England, 12 min, 2003, Narrative Short
Debbie is shy, overweight, and has never had a boyfriend. Best friend and roommate Ange however, can't seem to get enough. But when you're blonde, thin, an ... more »
DAY 26
Dir: Andreas Samland, Germany, 18 min, 2002, Narrative Short
The 26th day after the disaster. Two survivors in life suits are looking for other survivors, as they run out of gas on a remote country road.... ... more »
DEAD END
Dir: Vincent Egret, Canada, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Can we hope to succeed our own deaths when our own lives have been ruined? "Cul de sac" is a story about a man who tries to end his life unsuccessfully ... more »
EDUCATED
Dir: Georgia Lee, United States, 11 min, 2002, Narrative Short
A seemingly normal day at school turns into a surreal pursuit when 15-year old Alice (Kathy Lee) walks in on her best friend Wendy (Jenna Ushkowitz) hangin ... more »
END AND BACK AGAIN, THE
Dir: Lee Jane, England, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Following an innocent game of strip poker in a derelict hut fourteen-year-old Penny struggles with her encroaching sexuality and the blurring of boundaries ... more »
EXIT
Dir: Benjamin Kempf, Switzerland, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Erika and Ruedi have been married for many years. Together they have decided to end their lives today. Erika has cancer and wishes to leave in dignity befo ... more »
GIRL(BOY)14 / SCHOOL IS 2 DIE 4
Dir: Fernando Dominguez Sarmiento, Argentina, 35 min, 2003, Narrative Short
The story: inspired in real life, we closely follow the life of the typical Jekyll and Hyde character: a little manic-depressive teen girl that snaps into ... more »
GOING DOWN
Dir: Dominic Inzana, United States, 5 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Stereotypical fears escalate to a darkly comedic confrontation as our neurotic victim makes an offer that can't be refused. ... more »
GRAVY
Dir: Karl Brandstater, Australia, 9 min, 2003, Narrative Short
Gravy is a short story about an over-protective mother who invites herself over to her son's apartment for dinner. Much to her shock, she learns that her s ... more »
LEFT HANDED
Dir: Baoqi Ye, Canada, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
The round hole...the square peg. If neither bends, which will break? A left-handed boy is just beginning school. In 1979 China, conformity is a matter of s ... more »
LIVE BOYS
Dir: Birgit Großkopf, Germany, 12 min, 2002, Narrative Short
On a hot summers day two teenaged girlfriends skip school and escape boring suburbia by playing a special game: they ride in cars with men and try to humil ... more »
MINOUCHE
Dir: Antoine & Julien Colomb, France, 8 min, 2001, Narrative Short
At Minouche's funeral, José, the petrol pump attendant, overwhelmed by sorrow, tells the audience his years with the woman he was in love with. ... more »
OUTSKIRTS
Dir: George Gargurevich, United States, 14 min, 2002, Narrative Short
A 'white' affluent Latina on her way to nowhere breaks down in a poor town outside of Los Angeles where a Mexican pulls over to assist her. Hesitant at fir ... more »
PAPER MACHE CHASE, THE
Dir: Dave Jordan, United States, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
The Paper Mache Chase offers a rare look behind the doors of The Bellinger Pre-School, a veritable establishment, where PDATS (Playdate Aptitude Tests) and ... more »
PERSONAL DISTORTION
Dir: Jean-François Asselin, Canada, 21 min, 2002, Narrative Short
As he prepares for his encouter with a new flame, a young man queries about how he will present himself. Suddenly, he is surrounded by embodiments of his d ... more »
PLAYGIRL
Dir: Fabio Tagliavia, Italy, 14 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Daniele is arguing with his girlfriend Chiara at home. He decides to get out to calm down. After a little wandering and a cigarette, Daniele goes back home ... more »
POST
Dir: David Waingarten, United States, 7 min, 2002, Narrative Short
A woman remembers the moment when she learned the world wasn't safe. ... more »
R.I.P
Dir: Jan Doense, Netherlands, 7 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Night has fallen. A thunderstorm approaches. In a lonely house a young woman mourns her deceased husband. In the cemetery across the street the shape of a ... more »
SABADO MORNING
Dir: Ramon Ricard, United States, 7 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Eddie is a Puerto Rican police officer who moonlights as a slam poet. That is until one night, when another officer, just because of the color of his skin, ... more »
SAME PLAYER, SHOOT AGAIN
Dir: Jean Berthier, France, 15 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Leon, 10 years old, lives with his mother but he often sees his father and there is a strong bond between the two of them. A story about a happy and fulfil ... more »
SCHENGLET®
Dir: Laurent Nègre, Switzerland, 7 min, 2002, Narrative Short
The European Immigration Office is proud to introduce SCHENGLET®, its new electronic visacum bracelet, which will allow you to forget all customs and immig ... more »
SMALLTALKJACK
Dir: Robert Lopuski, United States, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
A dark story about an inconsequential gentleman living with a rather unusual roommate. Jack's everyday life revolves around the need to find comfort in tho ... more »
TEA PARTY, THE
Dir: Martin Friend, England, 7 min, 2002, Narrative Short
An elderly couple organize a "Tea Party" for a group of old friends. But appearances can be deceptive, nothing is quite as it seems. Someone's in for a big ... more »
THAT OLD ONE
Dir: James Henry, Scotland, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
Tom wakes up, and realises he has had a one-night-stand. As his drink-addled mind feeds him dangerous memories, his increasing anxiety fuels a paranoid ima ... more »
TODAY MADAME
Dir: César Vayssie, France, 6 min, 2002, Narrative Short
"My name is Christophe Toubart, I got married yesterday in my home town, and I danced a lot with Isabelle Martin, my childhood friend. My name is Christoph ... more »
TOO CLOSE TO THE BONE
Dir: Sebastian Godwin, England, 10 min, 2002, Narrative Short
On a hot July afternoon, a girl wanders away from a house, towards a deserted pool of water. Her body is recovered the next day. Thirty years later, as All ... more »
WARRIORS AT PLAY
Dir: Dean Davis, Canada, 5 min, 2002, Narrative Short
In a land under the sun, the moon has risen. On an ocean-side cliff, a young boy awakens to his destiny. Distant figures, rhythms, and chants draw the boy ... more »
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED DURING THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS
Dir: Charles McNamara, United States, 17 min, 2002, Narrative Short
At the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, in a one-bedroom apartment in Little Havana, Miami, Cynthia, a single mother tries to toilet-train her distracte ... more »