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1:99 Shorts
Shorts made by 11 directors in order to fight against the SARS epidemy that occurred in China and Hong Kong in 2003. The shorts were produced by the Information Service Departement of the Government of HK SAR. The aim was to bring back confidence to the HK popuation. The running-time is 1 to 2 minutes for each short.12 Short films: 1-"Rhapsody", director: Johnny To and Wai Ka-fai; 2-"My Sow Is Not Feeling Well", director: Fruit Chan; 3-"Smile", director: Teddy Chen; 4-"Of a Cause" (Animation) director: Tsui Hark; 5-"Hong Kong - A Winner", director: Stephen Chow; 6-"Who's Miss Hong Kong?", director: Joe Ma; 7-"Family of Heroes", director: Alex Law and Mabel Cheung; 8-"Until Then", director: Gordon Chan and Dante Lam; 9- "McDull 1:99" director: Brian Tse; 10-"Spring, 2003", director: Peter Chan; 11-"A Glorious Future", director: Andrew Lau and Alan Mak; 12-"Making of 1:99", director: Wong Shou-Ping.
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Plot Summary
1:99 Shorts is a collection of extremely short comedic films, each typically running under a minute. These rapid-fire skits cover a wide range of absurd and often surreal scenarios, aiming for quick laughs and unexpected punchlines. The series was created to showcase emerging comedic talent and experimental short-form content.
Critical Reception
As a collection of micro-shorts, "1:99 Shorts" was generally met with a positive reception for its unique format and inventive humor. Critics often highlighted its ability to deliver effective gags in such a condensed timeframe, praising its creativity and willingness to experiment with comedic structures. Audiences appreciated the quick, digestible nature of the content, making it ideal for online viewing.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its innovative use of the short-form format.
Celebrated for its quick-witted and often surreal humor.
Recognized as a platform for showcasing new comedic voices.
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Fun Fact
The "1:99" in the title refers to the approximate runtime of each short film, emphasizing their extremely brief nature.
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