Falling Leaves
Synopsis
Falling Leaves is a heartfelt and quirky short film by Taika Waititi, blending his signature humor with poignant storytelling. Set in a small New Zealand town, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through the eyes of its offbeat characters. With striking visuals and a tender yet comedic tone, Falling Leaves captures the bittersweet moments of life and human connection, offering a glimpse into Waititi's early creative brilliance.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor
- Original Title
- Falling Leaves
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor
Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor
Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor
Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor
Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor
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Taika Waititi
Director
Loren Taylor
Director
Taika Waititi
Producer
Loren Taylor
Producer
Taika Waititi
Writer
Loren Taylor
Writer
Taika Waititi
Director of Photography
Loren Taylor
Director of Photography
Taika Waititi
Editor
Loren Taylor
Editor
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What is Falling Leaves about?
Falling Leaves is a heartfelt and quirky short film by Taika Waititi, blending his signature humor with poignant storytelling. Set in a small New Zealand town, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through the eyes of its offbeat characters. With striking visuals and a tender yet comedic tone, Falling Leaves captures the bittersweet moments of life and human connection, offering a glimpse into Waititi's early creative brilliance.
Who directed Falling Leaves?
Falling Leaves was directed by Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor.
Who stars in Falling Leaves?
The principal cast of Falling Leaves includes Taika Waititi, Loren Taylor.
When was Falling Leaves released and how long is it?
Falling Leaves was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 8m.