Violento (Violent)

This film features the sad story of a bullied teenager.

While it was not as violent as I thought it would be, it had definitely pulled on my heartstrings. A moment of silence may be necessary after watching this.


On Vimeo:


Violento - Cortometraje Ficcional from Natanael Ceballos on Vimeo.


On Youtube (with English subtitles):

Despedidas

Saying goodbye is almost always the sweetest if there was someone to leave behind.

That being said, I laughed out a little too loudly for this 30-second film. Genius.

Director's website


Despedidas (2013) from Ignacio F. Rodó on Vimeo.

Directed by Ignacio Rodó

El Sombrero (The Hat)

Beautiful cinematography on this short film featuring a hat, though NSFW due to some titillating scenes.

I wish I would not quite get to the point wherein I could feel resignation right on my fingertips.



El Sombrero from HAiKU.films on Vimeo.

Ataque De Pánico! (Panic Attack!)

No need for long dialogue nor crazy scientists to make a great sci-fi flick. This one's got all the robots, aliens, and explosions you'll need - plus a killer soundtrack.

Diez Minutos (Ten Minutes)

A short film about a call center agent and her desperate customer. Pulls some heartstrings. Also made me think about the info we willingly give up to a stranger's picking.

Notably: Won the Goya Award for Best Fictional Short Film in 2004. (LMGTFY)


Diez Minutos, on Youtube

Directed by Alberto Ruiz Rojo

Mamá

Mamá is among the creepiest things I've seen so far. (And to think- it's only 3 minutes long!) Not watching that any time again soon.

Interestingly, this inspired the mainstream director Guillermo del Toro to make it into a full feature film, too.



Mamá (2008 Spanish short film) from Pablo Sierra on Vimeo.

Directed by Andrés Muschietti


On Youtube, with an intro from Guillermo del Toro: