Stutterer

The reclusive typographer Carsen stutters. In real life, he is barely capable of proper communication. So every phone call is torture for him. He even learns sign language to hide his real limitation. He has been talking to Ellie online for half a year and the two are getting closer. When Ellie suggests a meeting, his mind starts racing and he first makes up all sorts of stupid excuses to avoid the direct encounter. In the end, however, affection and the desire for closeness prevail and he dares to take the big step.

Winner of an Oscar 2016 (Best Live Action Short Film)