Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Sometimes shorts speak louder than long films

I watched Patrick Hugues' Signs (a short film) because Gary sent me a message over Facebook.
It was undeniably cute/adorable/lovable/etc.
It was short with a simple message.
If you watch it, you will definitely understand what the director is trying to say.
The man is goofy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAMm0Ggwdfw&feature=related

Then I was watching the short films over at 15Malaysia's website.
Yasmin Ahmad's Chocolate was full of the usual essence that makes up all her work. It was very sweet, direct and simple.
Simplicity is best, huh.
Ho Yuhang's Potong Saga was described as a laugh-out-loud film. I did laugh out loud when he got circumcised and the doctor said "Aiyah! I forgot to tell you not to wear tight jeans" and then he couldn't get on his bike because... you know!
If it was me lying on that bed, I'd go "HOLY CRAP"
Watch both films www.15malaysia.com
I like the concept of the project. I think the others aren't out yet. Only this two.