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The Newspaper

2008 · 3 min

A slight, playful short that ambles along on whimsical voice-over, leaving a gentle smile rather than any real mystery.

Directed by
David Díaz
Genres
Comedy
Overview
A boy finds a newspaper from the previous month in perfect condition at a bus stop. Unable to explain why he found it, the boy ends up thinking he's traveled through time…
How it feels
Whimsical, light and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Identity, mystery, memory
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
David Díaz
Genres
Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour5
Realism6
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness1
Complexity3
Emotional weight2

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