Amistad - Award Winning Short Film

A hurried businessman befriends a young Mexican flower seller.
"This is one of the best shorts I have seen in a long long time. It's wonderful.
It's a beautiful story, directed with real emotion and class, acted superbly and scored perfectly.
I cannot think of one constructive criticism. I absolutely loved it. Stunning work Mattan. Absolutely stunning. And I mean that.
You are the real deal my friend. Congratulations." - John Murphy (Hollywood Composer: 28 days later, sunshine, ect.)
OFFICIAL SELECTION 2010 Sacremento International Music and Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION 2011 Orange County Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION 2010 Saddleback Spring FIlm Festival
- Winner Best Short FIlm
Written, Directed, Edited, Shot, Music: Mattan Cohen
Produced: Jay Salahi
Grip: Shazib Haq
Starring:
Amir Malaklou
Edgar Rojas
What A World Films

[@danielthompson7575]

What an amazing film ! One simple act of kindness has changed both of their lives.

[@adolfdavis8780]

there are so many young guys out in the streets working hard to survive. this story made me cry for that. i hope every single young boy/ girl would have the oportunity to get a better future and better life

[@penboyasgod6103]

Have you *honestly asked yourself, **_WHY?_*

[@philipthomey7884]

@@penboyasgod6103 The disparity of wealth . The super rich and the super poor. The gap is widening. Especially in the USA. The rich think that they deserve the obscene wealth and that the poor are lazy and inferior. In Scandinavian countrys it is less so.

[@davidtissera3600]

The film made tears in my eyes. Short but so touching there are lots who are trying to reach their families.

[@elioabelle9388]

Im a Filipino living now in United States but my love for Mexican is tooooo big. The best people in the world.

[@bordzthirdy5408]

Hi

[@duncansantan]

THE MOST FRIGHTENING PEOPLE IN THE WORLD!!!

[@ZachariahGreggs]

Tan honesto y crudo, un gran trabajo de comprimir una gran cantidad de emocion en 8 minutos y hacerlo creible. Great job!

[@mr.carter2066]

That kid sure manipulated him out of that ticket LOL

[@abdullahespina8031]

I miss my family in Philippines. . Specially my Mom ,and my brother ,sister.

[@bladerunner8781]

Abdullah Espina I’m sorry

[@kenjiyuannericruz1365]

We miss you too good luck Jaan idol

[@esonmoon8018]

Hope you will meeting your family again

[@mikeq7134]

What a sweet video. It suggests that there is a wisdom that important businessmen sometimes forget, but which directs the life of the lowly.

[@rustyalcorta3643]

Man I'm crying. This is a real human story. I hope it sends a message to everybody about family and helping a human being.

[@scoobymitchell9936]

i thought yhat clip was great

[@khoobsuratthings]

Soul touching indeed! Beautifully thought and evocative and emotional.

[@kentburrell3419]

A little kindness..no matter how large or small can and will make a difference in someone's life and ours.

[@monicagatica2454]

No hace falta una gran producción para contar una buena historia. Ni saber idiomas para entender de que se trata. Ni galardonados actores para interpretar los roles. Lo más importante es saber cómo contar esa historia en tan pocos minutos como en este corto. Magnifico!! El chico de las flores, espectacular su interpretación. Me conmovió. 👏👏

[@yeda77]

WOW!!! What an eye opener!

[@lucasaviles6570]

Que se puede decir de un cortometraje que impacta el corazón con esas bellas virtudes, solidaridad, amistad dones que nos hacen ser mas humanos, cuando podemos ver mas allá de nuestras necesidades y empatizar con nuestro prójimo, al amar a los otros estas haciendo algo muy sabio. Gracias por subir esta película. What can be said of a short film that impacts the heart with those beautiful virtues, solidarity, friendship, gifts that make us more human, when we can see beyond our needs and empathize with our neighbors, by loving others, doing something very wise. Thanks for uploading this movie.

[@davidherrera6653]

Wow...such a simple yet endearing message. The world would be so much better if we all learned to communicate with one another, as opposed to seeing one another as different and in different categories, in different boxes. Gd bless you all!

[@stephaniemoura3214]

I just wanna say I really love this short movie, so much I've used it twice in my English classes. It's moving and really relatable. The cinematography is simple and effective, using mostly natural light and playing with the colors. The actors are also really god.

[@stephaniemoura3214]

Oh and the soundtrack does a really great job at stablishing the mood! I think it's just too much used sometimes, too noticeable. Sometimes, less is better.

[@nantebuensalido4134]

I'm deeply touched

[@robmckay5421]

this story is about kindness.

[@billspooks]

This damn video, makes me want to cry every time I see it.

[@themillers3049]

so amazing, we need rich people like these who are not confined to themselves

[@Nu2thetube]

Great story! Thanks for posting it.

[@Khalifa1592]

Love this film

[@lookformore]

I needed a happy ending tonight Thx a lot!

[@suzannamcphie7799]

Awesome

[@Jocular64]

The expectant businessman father was hot!

[@wurldtravlr620]

Kids not half bad either.

[@stevemcdonald296]

out standing. loved it

[@angelpriest38]

Un corto grandioso, con un gran mensaje. Me encantó

[@Angelica-gc6mm]

❤ Me encantó ❤ Más que en palabras, se entendieron desde el corazón ❤ A veces, un minuto en tu vida, con la persona correcta, puede ser tan relevante ❤

[@aramcho2045]

An awesome short film

[@reynportillano6312]

Got a teary eyes... Got me !!!

[@jailtonsilva2241]

Chorei muito.muito. Lindo esse curta obrigado. Recife Brasil

[@xxxdmgo7413]

The business man was a like an arab,he's so gorgeous

[@shenalwithana4968]

Just love this movie ❤❤❤ I am a Srilankan live in London UK, my family lives in Srilankan. I miss them so much specially during the covid19 pandemic very difficult to visit to them 😪

[@jotaokara]

It drives me to tears

[@rogerboltoncomposer]

Beautiful.

[@christianocampo4631]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@independentvoter9973]

Great story!

[@skreppasoul9617]

2 mins in and I just Know I'm gonna cry at some point

[@louieadam251]

Beautiful!

[@batamhomelesspeople4909]

i've been living in the street for 5 years until now....it felt nothing worth in life without family and love.

[@souravdas4827]

family is very important

[@windgoddess007]

almost teared up a bit :')

[@teslavate]

An excellent video despite some comments from the peanut gallery. Well acted and good camera and sound work. As far as the so called accent problem mentioned by 1 one of the cheap seats, I don't think some people understand that sometimes you have to make certain concessions so that the greater number of viewers will get the point. Especially in short videos. Also good storyline too. If it were on IMDb I would give it a 6 1/2 or 7 out of 10. Nice job.

[@rjmiller5758]

....thanks for your adult commentary that both complimented the film and offered an explanation for the storyline.

[@raymondvoisine294]

AWESOME rendering

[@anubabu6851]

Beautiful....

[@mohdanas9766]

una pelicula con mucho sentido, genial

[@briankeithnull194]

Nice to see that haves giving to the have nots Wouldn't it a great world if more people were like that?

[@pranabanandadas3425]

So lovely ❤️ the message is beyond boundaries. Superb Cast and Script. Worth watching it❤️❤️❤️

[@sol21entertainment31]

Great clip. Well done job.

[@THNasum]

Offers a very simplified ethic. Still, a very well-made film. Très sympathique.

[@philipthomey7884]

This simple ethic is all that it takes to change societies.

[@eddiespartan6410]

Sweet.

[@lornalorido5527]

nice movie..family is the most important..

[@felixzurdosanto8645]

Hay que bonito me encanto 😢😭😢😢😭

[@penboyasgod6103]

My first thought: If this guy can afford to give away his ticket, why didn't he just *buy another SF ticket* so they could sit together and talk on the way to SF? And for the record, family isn't always "most important or #1" if they're not *behaving as family.*

[@globalman]

Exactly what I was thinking as soon as he said that line. In my experience and lifetime observations families are mostly destructive, merciless and not loving or supportive if you are different or want different things for your life.

[@jaysalahi8673]

LOL We made this jr year of High School for a 48 hour film competition! This comment made my day. You are 1000% correct but hey we were 16!

[@AntonAnton-nu6en]

The second point, I agreed with... 😊

[@charleskoehler4021]

@lil Clock - you can buy ticket on the train... (you may not have known this)

[@shubhasisbiswas7427]

No words to describe ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielcenteno5692]

Plot twist he brainwashed the man to get the ticket.or why would he get up? Mission accomplished.

[@samandros3451]

What I like best about this film is that I can understand the boy's Spanish. He speaks slow enough for this gringo.

[@sicktrooth9107]

my heart!

[@TheWhore2culture]

💥👊💯👌🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍Kudos👏👏👏to EVERYONE involved👋🌹🌟🌹✌

[@prahladsingh7658]

Superb story

[@o0R3stless0o]

Even though my Family aint sh#t this was a great short film..

[@dr.saharbabaali1981]

And family comes first💜💜💜

[@clayhendricks929]

family is everything!!!?

[@khadijaosman3835]

This is was published in 2011 and it’s 2019 now... HOWS THE QUALITY LIKE THIS

[@erikvalencia8954]

Expenssive as flower

[@prabhashjha4583]

very good message in very less time

[@kiranakejora7899]

A nice story

[@estelamartin1069]

Me encanta

[@omarnavarro8092]

Bonito diálogo.

[@gomanila401]

Great film. Im moved by the story.

[@williamwinsor6393]

Family is most important unless you are gay like me and they disown you and hate you.

[@davidtan3353]

@@williamstovall6064 don't "Hate" them, you r a better person (I hope)... wish you well

[@o0R3stless0o]

Story of my life. Stay strong brother -

[@ricardoramirez1867]

Can relate!! If you need anything I’m here !

[@jrbs]

I can relate to that. You can't choose your family but you can choose your friends, and friends will like you for who you are not what you are.

[@manuelarreola7799]

With deep respect to your absence. I think that trying to forgive, at least in your heart, makes you LESS unhappy and fuller. You love and will continue to love your family in spite of everything, do not embitter your life by hating and giving time to the time. "Family Constellations" is an excellent resource to understand us more deeply.

[@rueben44]

Family is not always first and he has no place to judge. No more than the guy should judge him as a beggared.

[@zajournals]

In many cultures, family is first.

[@rueben44]

@@zajournals yea I know no but I stated family is not Always first.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Very nice...Thank you

[@alberttenoriojr4913]

I cried a lot while watching it.. I miss My family very much but I can't stay in our place because my job is here instead of going home as much as I can instead I'm going to send money for them..

[@gracemaiam3374]

Hope one day you will be with them

[@robertocampano2089]

I have always know that! Too bad they do not because of "The almighty dollar" that isn't really all theirs. Still try to love always

[@ericmuyana203]

Muy triste pero muy bien una familia

[@jeffadrian5685]

Ohh here in the Philippines we call in the shoes as "sapatos"😂😂

[@swapnilgajbhiye9065]

Nice message bro

[@ahmedalagha5584]

it is more than nice story

[@recklessmods9941]

he got hustle

[@annaplank6833]

yeah he do

[@guillermorodriguez360]

Family first.

[@markjosepholimpo3014]

mark mark Regis

[@duncansantan]

dont multiply!!!!

[@JassminaVellucci]

Family isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be.

[@duncansantan]

WOW!!!

[@dhawlguinthery2338]

lindo ,,,,

[@alexandertaylor2502]

Wow , thats how God works!

[@pedroholanda7245]

Lindos sonhos

[@lx_azzl]

The "mexican boy" has got a native accent for an English-speaker, no matter how much he pretends to be unaware of English grammar. On the other hand, his Spanish is coined, for as much as his grammar is alright in this respect, he ignores true Spanish sounds and produces this language using an English phonology.

[@jaysalahi8673]

You are correct haha LOL! We made this jr year of High School for a 48 hour film competition! He wasn't an actor just our buddy who was free that day.

[@philipthomey7884]

@@jaysalahi8673 Really? You made this film?

[@Journalz]

Moments later, he sold that ticket for heroin.

[@dedhiapiyush]

Sequel of the film - The flower guy sold the ticket to someone and had marijuana at that night. The nice guy who gave away his ticket, has spoiled his career and now he also has marijuana in another corner of the city.

[@juansincero8526]

Lastima q no estuviese subtitulado al español..🤨

[@amapparatistkwabena]

We get preached @ about everything: don't fat-shame, respect the environment, accept people who think they are a gender other than what they physically appear to be for who they think they are, give a woman 100% decision-making power to terminate pregnancies w/o input from her partner---I think we can handle *a* sermon on family.

[@rudylaen6301]

Love 😘😘😘

[@BirjuKumar-xp6yw]

The end was predictable as he finds the ticket.

[@manojpillai5415]

Nyc theme

[@carlosr9843]

$5 for a flower!

[@robertoa6958]

Overpriced is an understament! LOL This kid is a businessman!

[@carlosr9843]

R A Lol

[@bryaanrazo]

Carlos R in my store they sell them for $20 in Kroger

[@raymondvoisine294]

LOVE ME AS YOU DO

[@nuriakadyrbaeva4373]

Можно перевод

[@shenalwithana4968]

👏❤❤❤

[@samibangladeshi1721]

😭😭😭whose are watching this from Bangladesh 🥰

[@JeffMende]

family comes first.......

[@scoobymitchell9936]

sometimes not family not first