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short film
A film with a relatively short running time. According to international standards and film funding guidelines, its length is usually no more than 60 minutes.
Vor dem Hauptfilm wurde ein prämierter Kurzfilm gezeigt.
Before the main feature, an award-winning short film was shown.
'Kurzfilm' (short film) is an easy-to-understand compound. It is made up of the adjective 'kurz' (short) and the noun 'der Film' (film) and literally means 'a short film'.
Dieser Kurzfilm dauert nur zehn Minuten, erzählt aber eine komplette Geschichte.
This short film lasts only ten minutes, but tells a complete story.
Common verbs used with 'Kurzfilm' (short film) are 'einen Kurzfilm drehen' (to shoot a short film), 'produzieren' (to produce), or 'zeigen' (to show). They are often shown at festivals or as a supporting film in cinemas.
Junge Regisseure drehen oft zuerst einen Kurzfilm, um ihr Talent zu beweisen.
Young directors often shoot a short film first to prove their talent.
The word 'Kurzfilm' (short film) is especially common in the context of film schools, film funding, and film festivals, since it is an important format there.
Auf dem Festival laufen ausschließlich Kurzfilme aus Europa.
The festival is showing only short films from Europe.
trailer
'der Trailer' and 'der Kurzfilm' are both short films or videos, but they have different functions. A 'Trailer' is advertising or a preview for another film, series, or game. It shows only selected scenes and is meant to generate interest. A 'Kurzfilm', on the other hand, is a separate film with a short running time. It usually tells a complete story or presents its own topic. The words can be confused because both are short. The important point is: a trailer points to something else; a short film stands on its own.
Jan hat zu Hause einen Kurzfilm über seine Familie gedreht.
Jan made a short film about his family at home.
Sie hat den Trailer gesehen und möchte den ganzen Film im Kino anschauen.
She saw the trailer and wants to watch the whole film at the cinema.