
Two great short films. Both with kid leads, both set in earlier time periods than they were made and both have won the prestigious Palme D’Or prize, the highest honor given to a short film at the Cannes Film Festival. They’re also available to watch online.
Cracker bag, 2003 Australia Glendyn Ivin
This film was set in 1980 and its subtlety is beautiful.
Bean Cake, 2001 USA David Greenspan
Not many American films win at Cannes but this USC student film took the prize for its authentic 1950s Japanese video aesthetic and its folktale sourcing.





















