Watch Films > Archive > 2011

The Launderette

Tim Bassford

About film

A tired cleaner finds more than she bargains for when doing a stranger a favour in this unusual launderette.

   

49 Comments for “The Launderette”

  1. Niamh says:

    Really, really lovely.

    Report this comment

  2. Matt says:

    Beautifully shot, nice narrative. Simple yet interesting, probably one of my favourite of this year’s shortlist. Nicely done :)

    Report this comment

  3. Amanda says:

    Beautiful done! I’m in <3 with it :)

    Report this comment

  4. RB says:

    A charming film, elegant and simple!

    Report this comment

  5. John B says:

    Well shot with a simple, catchy script. Good balance of telling enough to hold the attention whilst leaving you hanging on with questions. I like it!

    Report this comment

  6. Jessica Fielder says:

    Darling! The best shorts are the ones that leave you wishing they weren’t shorts.

    Report this comment

  7. AmberKate says:

    Love it! Not a single word, but it says so much.

    Report this comment

  8. Wibbles says:

    I liked this one. Nicely shot, fitting music and a simple, rewarding theme.

    Report this comment

  9. Scorchio Cwauffee says:

    Win.

    Report this comment

  10. A great use of 90 seconds. Just reminded me to put my washing out. You never know, I might find a wife…

    Report this comment

  11. Ali Emm says:

    I love it! Cute and compact and so evocative to say that it’s without words.

    Report this comment

  12. Finn says:

    Wonderfully put together – I love it!

    Report this comment

  13. Clare says:

    I loved this!

    Report this comment

  14. Melissa Simpson says:

    Brilliant and very cute!!! The actress is just lovely!!!! :)

    Report this comment

  15. GavS says:

    Great short film – a genie in a bottle moment combined with a love story.

    Report this comment

  16. Jo says:

    Just lovely. A really sweet short.

    Report this comment

  17. Dan says:

    Really lovely. Great shots, cute story and sweet music

    Report this comment

  18. Hannah Reed says:

    Awesome. Great story, portrayed so well in just 90 seconds. Well done.

    Report this comment

  19. Tom says:

    I am hungry for MORE! Cool venue, great concept and beautiful tabard. I love it.

    Report this comment

  20. Alex says:

    Captures a small suprising moment beautifully.

    Report this comment

  21. KG says:

    I loved it!, left me wanting more, beautifully shot, beautifully simple and quirky. well done.

    Report this comment

  22. Emily Lomax says:

    This is such a fulfilling short film! Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside and is heartwarmingly quirky too!!!

    Report this comment

  23. Andrei says:

    Quelle belle histoire! amoureux!

    Report this comment

  24. antonia murphy says:

    very clever and nicely executed..

    Report this comment

  25. ange says:

    gentle and though provoking

    Report this comment

  26. Tim says:

    Lovely film. Well constructed and very well acted

    Report this comment

  27. Ros says:

    Beatifully acted without words

    Report this comment

  28. Hannah says:

    What a great little film! :-)

    Report this comment

  29. susie says:

    Lovely great music to an enigmatic but captivating story. More please!

    Report this comment

  30. MamaG says:

    Simply lovely … music and sentiment are beautiful… Nicely done folks!

    Report this comment

  31. Jean says:

    Great little film….

    Report this comment

  32. Sarah says:

    Touching, intriguing, fascinating. Lovely narrative and engaging, convincing acting.

    Report this comment

  33. dave says:

    Better than the levi advert!

    Report this comment

  34. chris says:

    hmm I wonder if she would’ve been so friendly if he’d been a pot bellied balding munter man

    Report this comment

  35. Tasha says:

    Very good idea for a short film. It’s so sweet, love it!

    Report this comment

  36. Sue says:

    Oh… I want to know what happens next!! Great film Tim – you are so talented

    Report this comment

  37. ady says:

    excellent work,whos that actress??is she famous??

    Report this comment

  38. Dominic says:

    cute, quirky and beautifully shot – made me smile.

    Report this comment

  39. Dave Robert says:

    This film ticks all the boxes…A winner for me

    Report this comment

  40. David MaButu says:

    The classic scenario, depicting the major economical strengths of a brilliant film maker. An absolute classic. The winner.

    Report this comment

  41. Robert says:

    Every time someone uses the word ‘nice’, ‘great’ or ‘lovely’, somewhere in the world a cute puppy dies. Please bear that in mind whilst commenting.

    Report this comment

  42. Mama Jane Mufaso says:

    I don’t like puppies so that works out NICEly

    Report this comment

  43. Niall Furlong says:

    Incredibly wet. And I’m not making a pun.

    Report this comment

  44. Matt says:

    Made me smile then finally laugh – with happiness. Just simple, clever + fun.

    Report this comment

  45. Jay Johnson says:

    When is the sequel ? Can Samson match this? Oh Yes it can…..Hollywood here you go….Next stop the big big time…
    Jay Johnson

    Report this comment

Leave a Comment

Please read our Code of Conduct, in Watershed's Statement of Commitments before posting a comment.

More from 2011