Cinema 16

This looks like a great DVD compilation of short films by various European directors that will be released September 25. Gasman is a great film. Laura, you saw Wasp right? I remember you saying it was really great. Six Shooter won the short Oscar last year. It's directed by the Tony-award winning playwright Martin McDonagh, who wrote The Beauty Queen of Lenane and The Pillowman, among others (there was also an interesting New Yorker profile on him awhile back...like a year ago). There are a lot of other exciting filmmakers on here, and a few I haven't heard of that I'm sure are doing interesting work.

I believe that it the entries for Lars Von Trier, Ridley Scott, and Christopher Nolan are their first films, so I'd be interested in seeing those.

Here's the actual description:

Cinema 16 is pleased to announce the US release of Cinema 16: European Short Films. This two-disc edition features previously unseen short films and early works by some of today's most notable filmmakers, as well as award-winning films from its rising stars. In addition to the films, the set contains over three hours of commentaries and a 16-page color booklet.

Film Listing:

1. The Man Without a Head- Juan Solanas (France)
2. Wasp- Andrea Arnold (United Kingdom)
3. Doodlebug- Christopher Nolan (United Kingdom)
4. World of Glory- Roy Andersson (Sweden)
5. Je T'aime John Wayne- Toby MacDonald (United Kingdom)
6. Gasman- Lynne Ramsay (Scotland)
7. Jabberwocky- Jan Svankmajer (Czech Republic)
8. Fierrot Le Pou- Matthieu Kassovitz (France)
9. Rabbit- Run Wrake (United Kingdom)
10. Copy Shop- Virgil Widrich (Austria)
11. Boy and Bicycle- Ridley Scott (United Kingdom)
12. Nocturne- Lars Von Trier (Denmark)
13. Before Dawn- Balint Kenyers (Hungary)
14. Election Night- Anders Thomas Jensen (Denmark)
15. Six Shooter- Martin McDonagh (Ireland)
16. The Opening Day of Close-Up- Nanni Moretti (Italy)

I know you can buy it at Amazon. Not sure where else. Hopefully it'll be available on Blockbuster Online and Netflix soon.