Ever went home with a girl only to realize the guy she brought along is way more interesting? That is the awkward and sweet vibe of Shots.
A late night talk after a crowded bed
I stumbled upon this short Israeli film called Shots on YouTube and it is such a hidden gem for anyone who likes those quiet character-driven stories. It is only about seven minutes long but it manages to capture that specific kind of "wait, what just happened?" energy perfectly.
The setup is classic. Two guys, Idan and Elad, meet because they both went home with the same girl from a bar. They are supposed to be straight but while they are all in bed together, they realize they cannot stop staring at each other. It is not even about the girl anymore. It is about that weird and sudden connection between two strangers who were not looking for it.
The actors are really likable. They do not feel like polished stars which actually makes the whole thing better. They look like regular guys you would meet at a pub. The way they talk after the girl falls asleep is so natural. It is clumsy and a bit shy but very real. They talk about random stuff like a football match just to break the ice and you can see they are both thinking about the same thing.
I love how the atmosphere feels so intimate. It is just one room, low lighting, and two people trying to figure out if they just made a new friend or something more. It is simple, short, and honestly very sweet. If you have a few minutes to spare, definitely give it a watch.
Isak Kohaly is an Italian-Israeli filmmaker, writer, editor and producer. Since moving to Tel Aviv from his hometown of Padua, in Italy, Isak has graduated from Steve Tisch School and Film and Television and has directed and written both narrative and documentary short films, which have been screened at festivals worldwide and aired prime time on television. Isak is currently working on a new short film and an animated web series.
