The Windshield Wiper is a 2021 adult animated short film written, produced, and directed by Alberto Mielgo. The film won Best Animated Short Film at the 94th Academy Awards.
Plot Inside a cafe while smoking a whole pack of cigarettes, a man poses an ambitious question: "What is Love?". A collection of vignettes and situations will lead the man to the desired conclusion.
Release The film had its premiere during the Cannes Film Festival 2021 at the Directors' Fortnight and release on The Animation Showcase a private industry streaming platform.
Accolades Since its launch, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world: +YearCeremonyAward/CategoryStatus2021Cannes Film FestivalDirectors' Fortnight2021Valladolid International Film FestivalBest Short Film2022Academy AwardsBest Animated Short Film
References
External links The Windshield Wiper - Full Film on YouTube Official Trailer on Vimeo