Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life
UK (1993): Drama/Comedy/Short
Stumbling over how to complete the first sentence of what was to be his masterpiece "Metamorphosis," Kafka writes: ...Gregor Samsa woke up one morning and found he had been transformed into a giant..." A giant what? A banana perhaps? A powerful sustained joke on both the perceived image of Franz Kafka and the powerful sentiment of Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life. Also includes Seven Gates - Brothers David and Daryl travel home to their family farm for Christmas; The Deal - A clandestine meeting between the world's two most powerful businessmen who negotiate a deal so immense, so awe-inspiring, so "BIG." The meeting progresses from the enlightening to the bizarre; Mr. McAllister's Cigarette Holder - In 1961 Georgia, Mr. McAllister lives alone. His reality leaves little room for pride, except for a unique cigarette holder he has. On a trip to town with his albino girlfriend, a sacrificial gift saves his pride and allows him to retain his dignity. (Amazon.com)
(There is a tie in this category for this year. See TREVOR.)
1 nomination, 1 Award
· Best Achievement in Live Action Short Films 1994: Peter Capaldi & Ruth Kenley-Letts - Producers