The Portland International Film Festival “Subtitles” [02:10]#
At the beginning of this spot for the Portland International Film Festival the screen stays black. Subtitles then invite uncertain viewers to take a look at the differences between American and foreign films. There aren’t all that many, it seems. Clips from U.S. and foreign films flash in quick succession to illustrate. Both types of film have fights, both have slapstick comedy, and both have Clint Eastwood. The ad ends by pointing out that the only real difference is subtitles,” which you have been reading for the past 2 minutes.”