Timecode

In the minimalist world of 'Timecode,' a 2016 Spanish short film by Juanjo Giménez, the mundane life of parking lot security guards Luna and Diego unfolds as they navigate their distinct but parallel daily routines. Diego's night shift intersects with Luna's daytime watch, each unaware of the other's presence during their overlapping breaks. One day, Luna is assigned a task to inspect a broken tail light on a car in the lot. As the narrative progresses, the camera skillfully captures their lives through split-screen imagery that cleverly showcases the subtle connections between these two individuals in an otherwise isolated environment. This unassuming film, which won the Short Film Palme d'Or at the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival, delves into themes of isolation, human connection, and the beauty found in simple gestures, making it a compelling and poignant piece that earned its nomination for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2017.