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Short Films have a few great things: authentic ideas, innovative conception, great performances, brief storytelling, stunning cinematography, and appealing visuals. Sometimes drama short films are eye-opening, thought-provoking, and engaging. You can learn a lot from short films. Here I’m going to list down the best short films of all time that every film enthusiast must watch.
The Red Balloon
No.1 on my list is “The Red Balloon.” According to google users, 85% of the audience liked this film. It holds an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb. Initially, this short film was released in Japan, back in 1956. Albert Lamorisse is the director and screenplay of the movie. The Red Balloon movie has a watch time of 36 minutes, and the genre of this short film comes under the umbrella of family & fantasy. Till now, this short film has won the following awards:
• 1 Oscar Award
• Short Film Palme d’Or
• BAFTA Special Award (Film)
• Academy Award for Writing (Original
• Louis Delluc Prize for Best Film
The Red Balloon short movie beautifully covers the experiences & adventures of a young boy. The movie is about his red balloon in Paris, survival, and friendship. Many viewers believe that this short drama is one of the greatest stories ever covered. The imaginations of a young boy lend to the suspense. He follows the red balloon to school, bus stop, church, and streets of Paris.
The Phone Call
No.2 on my list is “The Phone Call.” According to google users, 78% of the audience liked this film. It holds a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb. Initially, this short film was released in the United Kingdom, back in 2013. Mat Kirkby is the director and James Lucas is the screenplay of the movie. The Phone Call movie has a watch time of 21 minutes, and the genre of this short film comes under the umbrella of drama. Till now, this short film has won 1 Oscar award, 8 nominal wins, and 3 nominations.
This short drama revolves around a character named ‘Heather’, who is a shy girl and works as a customer support agent in a call center. One day, she happens to receive a phone call from a man, and the sudden encounter with this mysterious man changes her life forever.
Hotel Chevalier
No.3 on my list is “Hotel Chevalier.” According to google users, 89% of the audience liked this film. It holds a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb. This short film was released in 2007. Wes Anderson is the director and screenplay of the movie. The cinematography was done by Robert Yeoman. The featured song of this short drama is “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?” Hotel Chevalier movie has a watch time of 13 minutes, and the genre of this short film comes under the umbrella of pure drama and romance. Till now, this short film has won no awards, but it is a highly reviewed and recommended short film on the Internet.
This short film is about two past lovers, a man named Jason Schwartzman and a woman named Natalie Portman. One day, both reunite in a hotel room in Paris. The logline is the synopsis of this film-heartbreaking history of two lovers and a prologue in The Darjeeling Limited.
Small Deaths
No.4 on my list is “Small Deaths.” This short film holds an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb and a 3.4/5 rating on Letterboxd. The film was released in France, back in May 1996. Lynne Ramsay is the director and screenplay of the movie. James De Paor is the producer of the movie. Cinematography is done by Lynne Ramsay and Alwin Kuchler. The movie has a watch time of 11 minutes, and the genre of this short film comes under the umbrella of drama. Till now, this short film has won one award and one nomination.
Small Deaths drama works quite well when it comes to the making of a short film. It thoughtfully captures three incidents in a young lady’s life that leave her in a miserable state. The film explains moments in a girl’s life when she gets to learn more about the world. Often, these moments can be less than pleasing.
Session Man
Lastly, on my list, I have “Session Man.” The film holds a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb. It was released in 1991. Seth Winston is the director and screenplay of the movie. Along with Winston, Robert Fried and Jana Sue Memel are the producers of Session Man. The film has a watch time of 31 minutes, and the genre of this short film comes under the umbrella of drama & music. This short film has won an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).
This Oscar-winning short movie covers the story of a stand-in guitarist who was hired to help musicians from a famous rock band. He daydreams in the studio while facilitating those guys to finish their latest album.
