Squash

2002 · 27 MIN · IMDB 7.7 · 235 VOTES · DIR. Lionel Bailliu

Overview

Squash is a 2002 French short film directed by Lionel Bailliu, with Malcolm Conrath and Eric Savin. Two businessmen, Alexandre and his boss, play a game of squash. The game escalates from "fun" to fairly high stakes, as both players demonstrate that squash is a mental game, not just a physical game. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Dialogue Timeline — 261 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:31 Sorry. Nicole needed help.
00:01:25 You weren't screwing her?
00:02:18 One second.
00:02:58 The side and back walls are in.
00:03:58 Excuse me? - Ready?
00:04:56 That's just it. You never did. But you start shaking when I accuse you.
00:05:58 Ok, you play better than I do. - No.
00:06:45 OK, 4-0. Ready? - Ready.
00:08:36 I "used my potential".
00:09:15 Of course not, but... - There are always reasons to screw up!
00:10:01 No one's ever told you?
00:11:01 It would hit the wall. It's my point.
00:12:14 You see, the problem is: losers are contagious.
00:12:50 I told you, I never... - Don't give me that crap.
00:13:32 We're only 7-4. Even if I'm sure of wining
00:14:12 Which attitude is more dignified?
00:15:48 Oh, the bitch! You asshole!
00:17:09 Disgrace doesn't scare you... - You quit, not me.
00:18:33 It's a shame, you were really gaining ground.
00:19:16 You're sick.
00:20:36 What did you say? - What?
00:21:20 When I fuck her, I think of you!
00:24:16 I never slept with Isabelle.
00:25:13 No problem.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed261
Dialogue density9.7 lines / min
First line00:00:31
Final line00:25:13

Production Record

DirectorLionel Bailliu
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes235