Cinema 16: European Short Films

Cinema16: European Short Films is a DVD featuring European short films. There are two different versions available, one for the UK and European market and a later one for the US market. They are, respectively, the second and fourth in a series of DVDs released by Cinema16.

Contents of UK edition

The UK/European edition contains:Talk - Lukas Moodysson Charlotte et Veronique, Ou Tous Les Garcons S'Appellent Patrick - Jean-Luc Godard Copy Shop - Virgil Widrich Epilog - Tom Tykwer Fridge - Peter Mullan Opening Day of Close-Up - Nanni Moretti Gisele Kerozene - Jan Kounen World of Glory - Roy Andersson L'Homme Sans Tete - Juan Solanas Concert of Wishes - Krzystof Kieslowski Jabberwocky - Jan Svankmajer Nocturne - Lars von Trier Election Night - Anders Thomas Jensen El Secdleto De La Tlompeta - Javier Fesser Le Batteur Du Boléro - Patrice Leconte My Wrongs 8245–8249 & 117 - Chris Morris

Contents of US edition

The Man Without a Head- Juan Solanas
Wasp- Andrea Arnold
Doodlebug- Christopher Nolan
World of Glory - Roy Andersson
Je T'aime John Wayne - Toby MacDonald
Gasman - Lynne Ramsay
Jabberwocky - Jan Svankmajer
Fierrot Le Pou - Mathieu Kassovitz
Rabbit - Run Wrake
Copy Shop - Virgil Widrich
Boy and Bicycle - Ridley Scott
Nocturne - Lars Von Trier
Before Dawn - Balint Kenyers
Election Night - Anders Thomas Jensen
Six Shooter - Martin McDonagh
The Opening Day of Close-Up - Nanni Moretti

The US edition contains short films previously available on the British Short Films and UK/European European Short Films DVDs, plus one that would later appear on the World Short Films DVD. There are also four shorts not on any other Cinema16 release. Those four are Fierrot Le Pou, Rabbit, Before Dawn and Six Shooter.
The other included films are Wasp, Doodlebug, World of Glory, Je T'Aime John Wayne, Gasman, Jabberwocky, Copy Shop, Boy and Bicycle, Nocturne, Election Night, L'Homme Sans Tete , and The Opening Day of Close-Up.

Reception

A DVD File review of the US edition says, "This is an eclectic and engaging collection of short films that might make a hell of an addition to your rental queue."
A DVD Verdict Review, also of the US edition, says, "Except for a tricky menu, any problems with Cinema 16: European Short Films are those inherent in any collection of modern shorts. If you're interested in short films, it's a good place to start."