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Cinema16: British Short Films

2003·Movie
3h 23min
61
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition6

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Classic and award winning British short films

This critically acclaimed DVD contains 16 of the best classic and award winning British short films and delivers a snapshot of British cinema past and present. It includes films from Britain's most exciting new talent alongside early shorts from it's most successful filmmakers' amongst them Chris Nolan (Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins), Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Alien), Mike Leigh (Secrets and Lies) and Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours). 01 About a Girl - Brian Percival 02 Boy & Bicycle - Ridley Scott 03 Dear Phone - Peter Greenaway 04 Doodlebug - Christopher Nolan 05 Eight - Stephen Daldry 06 Gasman - Lynne Ramsay 07 Girl Chewing Gum - John Smith 08 Home - Morag McKinnon 09 Joyride - Jim Gillespie 10 Inside Out - Tom & Charles Guard 11 Je T’aime John Wayne - Toby Macdonald 12 The Sheep Thief - Asif Kapadia 13 The Short & Curlies - Mike Leigh 14 Telling Lies - Simon Ellis 15 UK Images - Martin Parr 16 Who’s My Favourite Girl? - Adrian J. McDowall
Anthology of British TalentEarly Career ShowcaseSocial RealismCinematic EducationDiverse StorytellingAward-Winning ShortsDirector's Cut OriginsCultural SnapshotHigh Production ValueIntimate Character Studies

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61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cinema16: British Short Films rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Cinema16: British Short Films?

3 h 23 min

Cinema16: British Short Films runs 3 h 23 min.

What language is Cinema16: British Short Films in?

English

It was made in English.