Greetings again from the darkness. Talk about a tough sell
a short film from Spain about two parking garage security guards! Remarkably, director Juanjo Gimenez Pena takes a job known for being monotonous, isolated and boring, and delivers a very entertaining 15 minute film. Not only was it named Best Short Film at Cannes, but it's also nominated for Best Live Action Short at this year's Academy Awards.
Lali Ayguade plays Luna, who works the day shirt. Nicolas Ricchini plays Diego, who takes care of the night shift. Their paths cross briefly and nonchalantly as they move from dressing room to the chair in front of the CCTV camera monitors.
A pure coincidence allows Luna to discover a secret about Diego's work habits. Soon enough a flirtatious mating dance is occurring shift after shift
with no more than a post-it note and a few basic salutations being exchanged. It's a simple and cute feel good film with a killer punchline, and it's also a lesson in how to liven up the most mundane of occupations.
