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04 November 2013
Life is short. Too short for the enriching entertainment offered by films, according to illustrators H-57.
Their latest work, Film in Five Seconds, strips timeless classics of their endless exposition, dialogue and unnecessary acting, cutting to the core of the story. Think of it as a public service to those of us who'd rather read Wikipedia articles about books than read a book.
You can check out our exclusive selection of some of the book's 150 movie moments in the gallery below.
Film in Five Seconds (Quercus, £9.99) is out on 7 November
Film in Five Seconds
The Godfather
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Jurassic Park
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Reservoir Dogs
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Film in Five Seconds
Casablanca
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American Beauty
Film in Five Seconds
Jaws
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The Lion King
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Trainspotting
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