SHORT #4
OF 15
95TH ACADEMY AWARDS | 2023 OSCARS CHALLENGE
“Night Ride”
FEBRUARY 18, 2023
LAEMMLE NOHO 7
DAY 26
OF 48
Best Live Action Short Film
Eirik Tveiten and Gaute Lid Larssen
An unattended tram and a woman waiting in the cold are all “Night Ride” needs to set up this comical short film, with moments of genuine inclusivity. Ebba doesn’t want to wait outside at night in the cold while the tram operator runs to use the bathroom. But he’s a stickler for the rules and can’t let anyone on the tram while it’s unattended. So Ebba lets herself on the tram and, in the process, finds herself at the controls of the tram.
As unsuspecting people get on, Ebba has a front-row seat to the interaction between two people behind her. Allan is unaware that Ariel is transgender when he approaches them, but Ariel offers to take him home with her, and he happily accepts. But when Ebba messes up the tram controls, and Ariel’s wig comes off, Allan becomes fully aware of the situation.
When conflict breaks out, Ebba has to make a decision. There’s a feeling that, as a little person, Ebba doesn’t feel comfortable getting involved with this hot-headed man. She’s also just hijacked a tram for no reason. But there’s a sense of inspiration when she finally does make a stand.
PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS
Eirik Tveiten
| First-time nominee |
Gaute Lid Larssen
| First-time nominee |
A cold night in December. Ebba waits for the tram to go home after a party, but the ride takes an unexpected turn.
Directed by Eirik Tveiten
Cylinder Productions
15 minutes
EXPERT PREDICTIONS
1. “Le Pupille”
2. “An Irish Goodbye”
3. “The Red Suitcase”
4. “Night Ride”
5. “Ivalu”
PERSONAL PREDICTIONS
1. “Ivalu”
2. “The Red Suitcase”
3. “Le Pupille”
4. “An Irish Goodbye”
5. “Night Ride”
