The Phone Call
A shy helpline worker answers a call from a man who has already taken the pills, and spends the rest of the film trying to keep him on the line without knowing where he is. Essentially two voices and one face — and it holds completely.
Awards
- Best Live Action Short Film — Academy Awards, 2015 (Winner)
Credits
- Starring: Sally Hawkins
- Starring: Jim Broadbent
Genres
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