Short film

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

1988 · 29 min

A deadpan, offbeat comedy that simmers with quiet desperation and absurdist humor, building to a darkly satisfying punchline.

Overview: Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter and has an equally-dull girlfriend, Emma. In an attempt to release his pent-up feelings of isolation, he begins seeing a psychiatrist, only to discover that the doctor is somewhat less than interested in what he has to say. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
How it feels: Absurd, dark, satirical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Isolation, obsession, betrayal, revenge
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: isolation
obsession
betrayal
revenge
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild