Name: French Water
Genre: Short
Released: 2021-04-14
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Indya Moore, Julianne Moore

Jim Jarmusch's 2021 short film is unique, atmospheric and a treat for the eyes. A waiter watches strange events unfold after a party, and offers water from France to the people who are lingering in the dining hall. The film has a lush, colorful look and soundtrack. That alone makes it worth the watch. But it tells a fascinating, original story, unparalleled by any other short. Jim Jarmusch is a great director, and his talent truly shines through here.

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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A waiter, played by the famously mustached Leo Reilly, stands with a platter of water while observing some guests - Chloë Sevigny, Julianne Moore, and Indya Moore - hanging out after a dinner party.

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