
Live Action Oscar-Nominated Shorts 2025
Opened Friday, February 14, 2025
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THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT– (Nebojsa Slijepcevic, 13 min., Croatia, in Croatian with English subtitles) In the middle of winter, a passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces. As they arrest innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 dares to stand up to them. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent.
ANUJA – (Adam J. Graves, 22 min., USA, in Hindi with English subtitles) ANUJA tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.
I’M NOT A ROBOT – (Victoria Warmerdam, 22 min., Belgium/Netherlands, in Dutch with English subtitles) After repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?
A LIEN – (Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz, 15 min., USA) On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.
THE LAST RANGER– (Cindy Lee, 28 min., South Africa, in Xhosa with English subtitles) When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.
Originally planned for a Feb 7 release, this program will now open on Feb 14.
Screening as part of our program Academy Award Nominated Short Films 2025
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