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Spielzeugland (2007)
Good Story
Toyland is a short film from Germany. It won an Oscar for best Live Action Short Film in 2009. The setting is in Germany in 1942. Two boys practice the piano. Their names are Heinrich and David. David's mother wants him to continue to play the piano, but David's family are Jewish. Jewish are taken to somewhere. Heinrich's mother can't tell him such a thing, so she tells a lie. She says, "David goes to Toyland tomorrow". Heinrich wants to go Toyland with David. He doesn't understand the real meaning of "Toyland". However, his mother doesn't allow it, so he decides to escape from his house and go there with David. Next morning, Heinrich's mother finds that Heinrich isn't in the house. She is irritated. Can she find her son? What is "Toyland"? What is it really? Please check by yourselves. This film tells us about a civilian life in war. The contents are very sad, but the music defuses it. This film has many scenes changing, so it is difficult to understand watching only once. You should watch many times and understand the story. The final scene is a key to understanding the story. When you perfectly understand the story, you probably know the value of peace.
Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times (2017)
Amazing story
Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times is a short and drama film from 2017. In this film, two men appear. They meet not only one time, but the order is out of sync. The second meeting appears first. They are near an ATM. They talk a few times. Next meeting, the third meeting, is an employment interview. A man who is CEO of this company says to the candidate, "Do we know each other?". But the candidate can't remember. The fourth meeting, the candidate becomes homeless. The CEO helps him. He thanks the CEO and cries. So, what are the first and fifth meetings? Please check by yourselves. This film focuses on the connection between human and human. Even when we think we don't have a connection, we probably have a relationship. However, we can't know the relationship is only one time or not. We may have a relationship many times between the same person as this film. We have to take care of the relationship between other people. We don't know when the relationship may be useful. It is important to prepare for when the relationships are useful. The life is so long, so we don't know what is going to happen. But it is the fun point of life.
The Lunch Date (1989)
Great movie
The Lunch Date is a social satire film. It was made in 1989. The main character is a woman who is white. The beginning of this story is in the station. She misses a train because of an accident. She barges into a black man. She may have a negative impression of black people. She decides to wait for the next train in the restaurant. She buys salad and gets to her seat. A few moments later, she stands up and goes to the counter to get the fork. When she goes back to her seat, a black man is sitting in her seat and eating her salad. She is surprised. After eating her salad, he drinks a cup of coffee. She is very confused. The man acts as if it is his seat. When it is time for her to get the train, she leaves the restaurant. A few minutes later, she notices that she forgets her luggage. She returns to the restaurant and searches for her seat. She finds her seat, but there is no luggage. She thinks that he has stolen her luggage. When she walks around the restaurant, she finds her original seat... This story shows a wrong negative image to black people. Discriminations and bias occur from misunderstanding. This story also tells us the importance of removing prejudice.
Lifted (2006)
Interesting Story
Lifted is a 2006 American computer-animated short science fiction film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by Gary Rydstrom. One night, the boy, asleep in his room, suddenly floats away. Then, a suspicious light leads him to the window of the room and almost takes him outside. However, his body is caught in the window frame, and he is not easily taken outside. In fact, it was an apprentice alien who was trying to take him out. He is tasked with taking the boy out as a test. After several attempts, he finally succeeds in bringing the boy to the UFO. But then, perhaps caught off guard, he drops the boy to the ground. An unsuspecting examiner, an alien, returns the boy to his bedroom at his home and restores the room to its original state. The apprentice alien is disheartened, thinking he has failed the test, but when he is given the task of piloting the UFO, he tackles it with a smile. But, there is a huge twist waiting for us at the end...? The film would be classified as a comedy of sorts. However, the Apprentice Alien's refusal to give up and his willingness to try is inspiring. The diverse expressions shown by the aliens are also noteworthy in this work. Recommended for people of all ages, from adults to children.
Fish Out of Water (2005)
His lifestyle
Fish Out of Water was released in 2005 and is classified as a short film. The film was invited to the 2005 NZ Film Festival and was also screened at 10 film festivals abroad. This story tells of one man who commutes to work by boat. One day, he takes a woman on the boat with him. On another day, he carries a man and a woman, and on another day, several men and women. Yes, as if he were in the business of transporting people across the river. Then one day, as they are waiting for their boat to cross the river as usual... You will have to see the continuation of this story. It may be difficult to fully grasp the content of this story after just one viewing. You may want to watch it several times or look at the reviews to get a feel for the setting. I, also, was able to finally grasp the content after watching it twice. Because it is a short film, it will not be tiring to watch repeatedly. Highly recommended for those who want to see a short, but rich in content film.
Knick Knack (1989)
Interesting Story
Knick Knack is a kind of computer animated short film. It was made by Pixar and released in 1989. In 2003, this film was edited and released again, the same year that Finding Nemo was released. This film's setting is one shelf. Many miscellaneous goods are on it. Almost all of the goods are from hot areas, for example, Egypt, Miami, Jamaica, and Palm Springs. They are singing and dancing. They look like they are enjoying themselves. On the other hand, one item doesn't join the group. It is from Alaska. A snowman sees them and wants to join them. However, he is in a snowdome. He can't get out. He tries to break the dome to go out. He tries a lot of ways, but he can't break the dome. Finally, he uses a TNT bomb. When he pushes the button, the Snowdome quakes. The snowdome moves and reaches the edge of the shelf. THe snowdome is on a high place on the shelf. When he looks down, the snowdome falls off the shelf. Hot areas goods watch the moment, then they turn their eyes away. They think the snowman died. But the snowman is living! He finds the emergency exit at the floor of the snowdome. He escapes from the dome. He falls into the goldfish bowl. The snowman can't understand the situation. A few seconds later, he understands the situation. He catches a beautiful woman's eye. She is also one of the miscellaneous goods. She is an Atlantis item. Ultimately, he can meet another person. Then... I think this story tells us one thing. It is difficult for us to escape a fixed community. I think the snowdome means the community. This story can replace the modern world. It shows not only animated film, but also social problems. This film can become the first step to thinking about the world's problems.
Three Days in Kamakura (2012)
"Family"
Three days in Kamakura is a short (about twenty minutes) drama and romance film. This film was made in 2012. There is a couple who live in an apartment. The husband's name is David. The wife's name is Keiko. They have no child, but David wants children. One night, David shows his wife how much he wants a child. However, she refuses. She says, "I'm sorry." He is disappointed and goes away. After he goes away, she touches her abdomen. There is a big scar. David works as an English school teacher for children. He teaches English, and hands over children to their parents every day. He looks very happy when he teaches English to children. One day, he finds a child who has been left behind. In the evening, the child's parents don't come, so David decides to take him. He takes him to the restaurant and orders food for him. David dials his parent's number, but no answer. The boy tells David," My father goes somewhere. My mother plays around." In the end, David takes him home. David talks to Keiko. He wants to adopt him, but Keiko doesn't agree with his idea. He is troubled. At last, what decision does he make? This movie tells us the distress of not having a child. This film gives us a chance to think about the feelings of couples who want to have a child, but can't.
J'attendrai le suivant... (2002)
Interesting or not?
"I'll wait for the next one" is a dark comedy and short film. It was directed by Philippe Orreindy. It was made in 2002 at Republic of Tunisia. A woman appears in this film. She isn't married. When she rides the escalator, she looks at some couples. Then she has mixed feelings. She alights the escalator, and she rides a train. She walks inside of the train. She looks around and finds a man who stands in front of the train door. He glances at some people and starts talking. He talks about himself, for example, his job and his income. In addition, he also talks about love and marrying. At first, many passengers, including her, laugh at his story. One passenger heckles him, and other passengers laugh more. But she begins to change her mind. Therefore, she doesn't laugh. Gradually, she agrees with his message. She is encouraged by his speech. She follows his speech and gets off the train. But she is the only person who gets off the train... I think this story shows human tenacity. A woman believes his story because of her wish of marrying. If she is calm, the result will be different. I also think this film tells us that human desire ruins our judgement.
Father and Daughter (2000)
Satisfying film
The title of this film is "Father and Daughter". The format is animated film and it was released in 2000. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2001. The film features a father and one daughter. The father leaves his daughter and sets out on a boat. Left alone, the daughter, day after day, rides her bicycle to the riverbank where her father departed, but she cannot see him. One day when she is old and senile, she has a strange experience. You will have to see for yourself what on earth she will experience and how it will end. I think this film can be interpreted in different ways by different viewers. The film is structured in such a way as to make the viewer think and is highly satisfying for its screening time. This film should be seen by many people. When watching the film, it is better to watch it with several people, such as family members or friends, rather than alone. After watching the film, you will be able to talk about your impressions and the content of the film.