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Timecode

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Timecode is a 2016 Spanish live-action short film written and directed by Juanjo Giménez. The 15-minute film utilizes security camera footage to tell the story of two female parking lot security guards who discover a shared passion for dance. It won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award.

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Did the short film Timecode win an Oscar?

"Timecode" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2017. However, it ultimately lost to the Hungarian film "Sing."

What happens in the 2016 short film Timecode?

The 15-minute Spanish film follows two female parking lot security guards who discover a shared passion for dance. They communicate their secret routines by reviewing the facility's security camera footage.

Who directed the short film Timecode?

The film was written and directed by Juanjo Giménez. It features dialogue-free storytelling that relies heavily on the security monitors within the parking booth.

What major award did Timecode win at the Cannes Film Festival?

"Timecode" won the prestigious Palme d'Or for Best Short Film at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. This massive honor helped propel the short to international recognition and its subsequent Oscar nomination.

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