This short film could be categorized as a micro-short or an extended version of a micro-short due to its brief three-minute runtime. Notably, the actual film lasts only two minutes, with the rest dedicated to opening and closing credits.
But oh boy, The Cook is a well-executed short film with artistic flair, a major plot twist, and humor. It's essentially about a young chef who's pouring his heart and soul into cooking something-but we don't know what it's going to be. He focuses on every detail, and we're led to believe it will be the best meal of our lives. When we're finally shown the "delicacy," we can't help but burst into laughter-at least I did-because the unexpected twist is hilarious. It even makes you question whether any of it was real. A very clever and satisfying ending, indeed!
It's worth noting that this short film has no dialogue. Instead, the slow-motion shots and artistic camerawork, combined with Bedrich Smetana's classical masterpiece Vltava (The Moldau), create an incredible experience that doesn't need words.
