Bad Connection (2000)

Recommended

France

Short Film

Original Title: Faux contact

Writer/Director/Composer: Eric Jameux

Cinematographer: Franck Barbian

Cast: Sylvie Testud, Nasser Cerkoune, Frédéric Leray, Eric Jameux

As a wave of terrorist attacks sweep Paris, a young, unemployed Muslim man – struggling to complete the level of the game he's playing – rings a video game helpline from a phone box for assistance, but a dodgy light bulb, a surprisingly helpful call centre worker, and a vigilant but impetuous police force ensure that he gets more than he bargained for, in this smart, funny, and well crafted short film. Iain.Stott