Month: June 2024
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: UNSER KIND – A Heartfelt Exploration of Infertility and Surrogacy
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: UNSER KIND – A Heartfelt Exploration of Infertility and Surrogacyhttps://filmgerberei.ch/en/film/our-child UNSER KIND, directed by Samuel Flückiger, is a powerful short film that confronts the deeply personal and often taboo subject of infertility. This Oscar®-qualified work shines a light on the emotional turmoil faced by a Swiss couple who, in their quest to become parents, turn to surrogacy—a practice that remains illegal in Switzerland. The…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Cinematographer’s Reflection on WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Cinematographer’s Reflection on WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?As a writer and retired DP, I often find myself wrestling with the duality of capturing moments and telling stories. Will I See You Again? is a poignant exploration of love and loss that speaks to both the heart and the lens. Watching the story unfold, I was struck by how each frame encapsulated raw…
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2025 OSCAR FEATURE – Aldo Iuliano on Oscar contender DIVE “I wanted the audience to empathise with Roman and Julia, reliving their own youth and then feeling its absence”
Read More: 2025 OSCAR FEATURE – Aldo Iuliano on Oscar contender DIVE “I wanted the audience to empathise with Roman and Julia, reliving their own youth and then feeling its absence”Aldo Iuliano is an Italian director known for his award-winning short films, both in Italy and internationally. In 2016, he directed Penalty, which was shortlisted for the Nastri d’Argento, selected for four Oscar-qualifying festivals (Nashville, Odense, Athens, Gijón), and won the 2017 Globo d’Oro. His debut feature film, Space Monkeys, was released in theaters in…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: ANUJA – A powerful celebration of resilience and a moving testament to hope amidst adversity
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: ANUJA – A powerful celebration of resilience and a moving testament to hope amidst adversityAs a writer and retired DP, I approach Adam J. Graves’ Anuja with an appreciation for the visual storytelling that beautifully unfolds in this poignant short film. Centered on the lives of nine-year-old Anuja and her sister Palak, the film offers an intimate glimpse into their existence within a garment factory’s unforgiving confines. The contrast…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER : FIRELINE stands out for its artistry and depth
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER : FIRELINE stands out for its artistry and depthAs a retired DP, I find myself drawn to films that excel in visual storytelling, and “Fireline” is a commendable example of this art form. This short film directed by Robin Takao D’Oench effectively immerses its audience in the harrowing experience of a wildfire, utilizing striking imagery and thoughtful cinematography that elevate its narrative. This…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – MOTHERLAND: A reminder of the resilience required to navigate cultural identity
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – MOTHERLAND: A reminder of the resilience required to navigate cultural identitySet against the fraught backdrop of the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis, Jasmin Mozaffari’s Motherland is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging. The film follows Babak (Behtash Fazlali), a young Iranian immigrant, as he embarks on a fateful trip to meet his fiancée Katie’s (Oriana Leman) parents in rural Iowa. What unfolds is a revealing…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Tense Dance Between Desire and Duty – DECK 5B
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Tense Dance Between Desire and Duty – DECK 5BAs a writer and retired DP, I find inspiration in the interplay of light, shadow, and emotion that can elevate a film’s narrative. Malin Ingrid Johansson’s short film DECK 5B beautifully embodies this synergy, capturing the profound struggle of a mother navigating the choppy waters between her desires and her responsibilities. The film centers on Mia (Alma…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A DP’s Perspective on IN THE GARDEN OF TULIPS
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A DP’s Perspective on IN THE GARDEN OF TULIPSIn the Garden of Tulips, directed by Julia Elihu, the audience is drawn into a narrative that beautifully weaves the complexities of a father-daughter relationship against the backdrop of the Iran-Iraq war. From the very first frame, I felt the weight of Caroline’s (Ava Lalezarzadeh) journey alongside her father (Iman Nazemzadeh). Their travels across the…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Cameraman’s Reflection on DOVECOTE
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Cameraman’s Reflection on DOVECOTE“Dovecote,” directed by Marco Perego, is a haunting exploration of prison life and personal transformation, beautifully captured through a lens that reflects both vulnerability and strength. Filmed in the unique setting of Giudecca’s working women’s prison, the visual storytelling elevates the emotional weight of the narrative, especially as we follow Zoe Saldaña’s character during her…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – HIS MOTHER is not just a thriller; it’s a poignant commentary on the struggles of parenting in a violent society
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – HIS MOTHER is not just a thriller; it’s a poignant commentary on the struggles of parenting in a violent societyMaia Scalia’s His Mother is a striking and emotionally charged short film that delves into the harrowing experience of a mother grappling with the unimaginable: her son’s violent intentions. Inspired by true events, this compelling narrative unfolds with urgency, as Julie (Bethany Anne Lind) races against time to intervene before tragedy strikes. Scalia’s direction captures…
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