A separate type of cinema art is short films that last no more than 40-50 minutes. Their average length is 10-20 minutes. Nevertheless, there is surprise, admiration, and fun in them. The best short films make a lot of fans think about the plot. They are world famous. They can be reviewed several times, opening up new moments.
"Obsession"
The best short films entered the top 20 most famous films. Among them - and "Obsession". Production - USSR, director - Leonid Gaidai. This is a comedy about how a student Shurik, having missed lectures and having no notes, almost before the exam accidentally in the crowd mated to the owner of the material he needed. Noticing anything around, they together prepare diligently and successfully pass the exam. Interestingly, different actors auditioned for the role of Shurik. In the end, the choice of Leonid Gaidai fell on Alexander Demyanenko. The film was released in 1965. He entered the trilogy Operation Y and Shurik's Other Adventures.
"Circus" Butterfly "
In second place in the short film rating is the film "Butterfly Circus" by American director Joshua Weigela, released in 2009. The drama tells about the Great Depression. The owner of his own circus during the tour pleases ordinary people. Once at the fair he saw a man without limbs and took him to in a freak show, becoming a part of the troupe, the cripple makes new friends, and with them - and self-confidence.
"The confirmation"
Third place - in the film "Confirmation" (USA, 2007, director - Kurt Kenny). A sixteen-minute melodrama is dedicated to a love story that captivates with its incredibility.
The best short films of all time are presented in the top 10 interesting films. To create them, the director needs a remarkable talent to cut off all that is superfluous, leave only the most important thing, and so enthrall the viewer with this story that he watched a movie in one breath.
The best short films of this top are opened by the already named “Butterfly Circus” about the victory of the spirit over the body, then comes “Confirmation” about the power of human love. In third place is the film “Pravda” about a vicious circle of love.
Music Box and Give Me Freedom
Over the long history of Soviet and foreign cinema, various prizes have been awarded to feature films, as well as the best short films. Oscar is one such award. It has been awarded since 1932.
A rather impressive list of these paintings begins with the movie "Music Box". He came out in 1932. The comedy tells about how two loaders carry a large piano along a flight of stairs that never ends.
In 1937, an Oscar was awarded to the short color film Give Me Freedom. This is a drama by B. Reeves Ison.
"Van Gogh"
Noteworthy is the film Van Gogh. He was released in 1948, producers - Gaston Deal and Robert Essens, director - Alain Renee. The film tells about the last years of Vincent Van Gogh's life when he created almost a thousand paintings that glorified him. The director showed the miserable existence of a genius.
Shooter
The best short films attract the attention of viewers today. Among them is the film "Shooter" (2014). Production - USA, director - Eric Kissak. This is a comedy about the Wild West. There are various cowboy things: both a hat and a cool revolver. The narrator’s voice accompanying the action of the film mixes the expressions of classics and modernity into a heap, which makes humor even more beautiful.
"Signs"
The film "Signs" (2008) by Australian director Patrick Hughes talks about an office romance that arose in the midst of a boring measured life. But this is how it happens: even the most ordinary life with its unhurried flow can suddenly give love.
“It's Hard to Be a God” (USA, 2005)
And here is another film, “It's Hard to Be a God,” directed by Jameen Vinance. Everything mixed up in the life of a certain humanoid creature: fate, predetermination, unpredictability. He finds himself in an alley with a clear mission: to fix what cannot be fixed.
Conclusion
The best short films can be watched without stopping, thanks to their small volume. But this is not the point. A surge of emotions when viewing is due to their concentrated semantic load, the implementation of the most extraordinary ideas. For the same reason, such films always give reason to think.