The Windshield Wiper
| The Windshield Wiper | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Alberto Mielgo |
| Written by | Alberto Mielgo |
| Produced by | Alberto Mielgo Leo Sánchez |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Catalán |
| Edited by | Alberto Mielgo |
| Music by | Alberto Mielgo |
Production companies | Pastel Productions Leo Sanchez Studio Pinkman TV Many Enterprises |
| Distributed by | The Animation Showcase |
Release date |
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Running time | 14 minutes |
| Countries | United States Spain |
| Languages | English Romanian |
The Windshield Wiper is a 2021 Spanish-American computer-cel adult animated short film directed and co-produced by Alberto Mielgo alongside [1] Leo Sánchez. The film won the award for Best Animated Short Film at the 94th Academy Awards.[2][3]
Release
[edit]The film had its premiere during the Cannes Film Festival[4] 2021 at the Directors' Fortnight and release on The Animation Showcase a private industry streaming platform.
Plot
[edit]Inside a cafe while smoking a whole pack of cigarettes, a man poses an ambitious question: "What is Love?". A collection of vignettes and situations will lead the man to the desired conclusion.[5][6]
Accolades
[edit]Since its launch, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
| Year | Ceremony | Award/Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cannes Film Festival | Directors' Fortnight[7][8] | Nominated |
| 2021 | Valladolid International Film Festival | Best Short Film[9] | Nominated |
| 2022 | Academy Awards | Best Animated Short Film[10][11][12] | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Interview: The Team Behind Short Film 'The Windshield Wiper' Discuss The Many Meanings Of Love". Cartoon Brew. October 13, 2021. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "The Windshield Wiper". Directors' Fortnight. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "'The Windshield Wiper' Wins Best Animated Short Film | 94th Oscars". Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (July 12, 2021). "'The Windshield Wiper': Filmmaker Alberto Mielgo on Wanting to Challenge Traditional Animation". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "MUBI". Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Arthouse Advisory: This year's Oscar-nominated animated films are creative and compelling, but also are for adult eyes - TheBurg". Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ The Windshield Wiper (in French), retrieved November 15, 2021
- ^ "Cannes: Directors' Fortnight 2021 Lineup – Full List – Deadline". Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ Valladolid International Film Festival (2021) - IMDb, archived from the original on January 21, 2022, retrieved January 8, 2022
- ^ "Oscars Nominations 2022 —— Full List of Nominees - Deadline". Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "2022|Oscars.org". Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Who Could Win, Who Was Snubbed: Looking At The Nominees|Cartoon Brew". Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
External links
[edit]- The Windshield Wiper - Full Film on Youtube
- Official Trailer on Vimeo
- The Windshield Wiper at IMDb