Ceviche

This short film is about a doctor and his son, one diagnosed as mentally imbalanced. While it tells the story of an old man worrying about his child, it also dabbles into talk of religion, madness, and reality.

Curious storytelling, but plenty of thought-provoking dialogue here.



CEVICHE (w/Subtitles) from Martin Proaño on Vimeo.

Directed by Arturo Virzi

Sinécdoque (Synecdoche)

This short film features a number of Polaroids taken by a girl from when she was 3 years old to when she was 20 years old. It's an emotional journey involving family, friends, growing up, and plenty of photographs. Beautiful and heartfelt.


Official website

*There are English subtitles for this, which you can enable as captions on the video.


Sinécdoque, on YouTube

Directed by Ignacio Rodó

Prita Noire

This short film features a curious tale of two sisters trapped in a strange land. Told in beautiful stop motion animation and choice words, this movie will show us a journey of routine, curiosity, and waking up.


Director's Facebook page


PRITA Noire from Nahuyaca Films on Vimeo.

Directed by Sofia Carrillo

Eres Cada Solitario Instante (You Are Each Solitary Moment)

This short film about a young man who committed murder (and then simply walked away) leaves my mind blown. Done with little dialogue but with quite some build-up, this film just amazes me with its simplicity and impact.

Here's the director's given snippet about the film:

Inspired in (sic) the poem "You are not the others" (The iron coin, 1976) by Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges, this film tells the story of a young man that kills in cold blood a person who has entered into his house, and then escapes from the crime scene.

(Want to see another short film that features, once again, a coldblooded murderer? Check out La Culpa.)


Director's website


Eres Cada Solitario Instante (You are each solitary moment) 2012) from Nicolás Iaconis on Vimeo.

Directed by Nicolás Iaconis IV

El Último Canto Del Pájaro Cú (The Cu Bird's Last Song)

This short film about a man reminiscing his life while on a hospital bed is curious, yet somewhat sad. Interestingly, the story-telling is done with glimpses, mixed memories, and thoughts about the sea.

(The ending is reminiscent of the one in El Orden De Las Cosas.)



El Último Canto Del Pájaro Cú, on Youtube

Directed by Alonso Ruiz Palacios


With English subtitles:

Cúmulo & Nimbo

This short film about two guys staring at clouds is really rather curious. What's with the puppets? What's with the dream? Was that a meta angle? Interesting end note, too.

Producer's website


CUMULO & NIMBO - Cortometraje (SUB-ENG) from Nicolás Melmann on Vimeo.

Directed by Ariel Martinez Herrera

Marisa

This is a curious tale is about a man in search for his one and only Marisa, only to find her constantly changing. Amazing and powerful story-telling.

On Youtube:


Marisa, on Youtube

Directed by Nacho Vigalondo


On Vimeo, with English subtitles:

Fuga

This beautiful and symphonic short film about a girl and her violin is rightfully worthy of its accolades. The textures are simply amazing, and story-telling is exquisite. Masterful work.

Official website

On Vimeo:


FUGA from Juan Antonio Espigares on Vimeo.

Directed by Juan Antonio Espigares


On Youtube:

Como Está La Cosa (Things Are Tough These Days)

This seems like a hyperbole about how tough it is to find a job. It's funny, but unfunny.

On Vimeo:

Como esta la cosa... Incidente 1º- Caso 253 from medialatafilms on Vimeo.


On Youtube (with English subtitles):

Luminaris

An amazing short that got nominated for best short film at the 2011 Oscars.

I just love the premise, the movement, the music, the plot. Great use of stop motion animation. Simply beautiful.


Luminaris from Juan Pablo Zaramella on Vimeo.

The Third & The Seventh

This one's a lovely visual treat. Eargasmic too. I'd loop this, but I can't take so much beauty in one sitting.

I suggest you enjoy this in fullscreen wonder over at Vimeo.

Director's website


The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman on Vimeo.

Directed by Alex Roman

Tiempo (Time)

A multi-awarded short film narrated by a humble watch. Such genius in 10 minutes with wonderful shots, a subtle plot, and black-and-white significance. Wonderful, wonderful film.

La Huida (The Runaway)

Award-winning film with too many details, and yet with not enough of them. Cute mystery flick. Lovely cinematography, great music, fun narrator. Beautifully made, genius film.

Director's website


La Huida - The Runaway (HD version with English subtitles) from Victor Carrey on Vimeo.

Directed by Víctor Carrey

La Mano Dela Muerte (Hand of Death)

This is an illusionary-like film featuring a man reliving scenes of death and justice. Interesting play of light and dark, of sounds and silence. Plenty of symbols, few words. Very curious.

Director's website


La Mano Dela Muerte, on Youtube

Directed by Marc Nadal