116 Seconds
116 Seconds

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116 Seconds

2009
Movie
30 min
English

Every 116 seconds a youngster is raped. Benito, an FBI agent, has only a few hours to solve a case not knowing that he is about to face his own troubled past.

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Director: Christopher NolanGenres: Short Film, Drama

Plot Summary

This short film is a deleted scene from the movie 'The Dark Knight', featuring Batman interrogating the Joker. It offers a brief, intense glimpse into their dynamic and the Joker's motivations. The scene highlights the psychological battle between the two iconic characters.

Critical Reception

As a deleted scene, '116 Seconds' was not widely reviewed or rated independently. However, its inclusion on the Blu-ray release of 'The Dark Knight' was appreciated by fans for providing additional depth to the Joker's character and the film's narrative. It's generally seen as a valuable, albeit brief, addition to the movie's lore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a fascinating, unvarnished look at the Joker's nihilism.

  • Enhances the understanding of Batman's and Joker's ideological conflict.

  • A tense and memorable interaction between two masterfully portrayed characters.

Google audience: Audience reactions to '116 Seconds' are primarily found within discussions of 'The Dark Knight' extras. Fans generally praise the scene for its raw intensity and its further exploration of the Joker's disturbing worldview, though its short length means it doesn't feature heavily in overall audience reception.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as a deleted scene)

Fun Fact

This scene was cut from 'The Dark Knight' because director Christopher Nolan felt it disrupted the pacing of the film, despite the powerful performances.

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