Tag: MAGID / ZAFAR
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESSIn the Shadow of the Cypress is a striking animated short that delves into the emotional complexity of PTSD through the story of a former sea captain and his young daughter. Living in isolation by the sea, the captain’s past trauma begins to consume him, affecting his relationship with his daughter and his day-to-day life. When…
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OSCAR CONTENDER : THEN COMES THE BODY – A celebration of perseverance, community, and the unexpected ways in which art can shape lives
Read More: OSCAR CONTENDER : THEN COMES THE BODY – A celebration of perseverance, community, and the unexpected ways in which art can shape livesThen Comes the Body, directed by Jacob Krupnick, is a poignant short documentary that tells the story of Leap of Dance Academy in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded by Daniel Owoseni Ajala, a self-taught ballet instructor who learned the craft through YouTube, the academy provides ballet training to underprivileged children, many of whom have gone on to…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: WHERE RABBITS COME FROM A Silent Symphony of Emotion and Music
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: WHERE RABBITS COME FROM A Silent Symphony of Emotion and MusicIn Where Rabbits Come From, director Colin Ludvic Racicot crafts a deeply emotional narrative without his characters uttering a single word. This Oscar®-qualifying animated short proves that sometimes, the most powerful stories are told in silence. With no dialogue to guide us, the film relies entirely on its stunning animation and evocative classical score to convey…
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Evelyn Lorena’s GABRIELA offers a hopeful reflection on identity, culture, and the pursuit of dreams
Read More: Evelyn Lorena’s GABRIELA offers a hopeful reflection on identity, culture, and the pursuit of dreamsEvelyn Lorena’s Gabriela is a poignant, visually striking coming-of-age short that explores the intersection of identity, self-worth, and resilience. Set in the American South, the film follows Gabriela, an undocumented Guatemalan woman, as she dreams of joining a prestigious country club swim team. Confronted by her overprotective mother, legal limitations, and her own self-doubt, Gabriela embarks on…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: A GOOD DAY WILL COME – A quiet film, but it’s loud with meaning
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: A GOOD DAY WILL COME – A quiet film, but it’s loud with meaningA Good Day Will Come directed by Amir Zargara impressed me. Not just as a story, but as a visual experience that stays with you long after the credits roll. The first thing that grabbed me was the cinematography – Jelan Maxwell has done a brilliant job. Every shot, every composition feels meticulously crafted to…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: TOMORROW paints memories of childhood in 1970s Iran
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: TOMORROW paints memories of childhood in 1970s IranTomorrow, the Oscar®-qualifying animated short by Aryasb Feiz, is a striking and emotional exploration of survival, hope, and friendship—set against the backdrop of 1970s Iran. Through the story of a young street boy and his bond with a stray dog, Feiz weaves a tale not only of personal growth and connection but also of the…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: CALF – A Gripping Exploration of Trauma and Choice
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: CALF – A Gripping Exploration of Trauma and ChoiceCALF, directed by Jamie O’Rourke, is a haunting short film that unfolds in the stark beauty of the Irish countryside, where the silence masks deep-seated issues. The story centers around young Cáit, who finds herself grappling with a devastating decision following a sinister accident on the family farm. The film delicately addresses its central theme…
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OSCAR & BAFTA CONTENDER: SISTER WIVES – A love story and a journey of self-liberation
Read More: OSCAR & BAFTA CONTENDER: SISTER WIVES – A love story and a journey of self-liberationSister Wives, a short film directed by Louisa Connolly-Burnham, hits hard with its quiet exploration of polygamy, isolation, and identity. The plot centers around two young women, played by Connolly-Burnham and Mia McKenna Bruce, in a strict polygamous community in Utah, who develop a bond that transgresses beyond the confines of their repressive society imposed…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: Picture Day – A heartfelt commentary on the search for identity in an often rigid world
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: Picture Day – A heartfelt commentary on the search for identity in an often rigid worldKelly Pike’s Picture Day is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging, set against the backdrop of military life. This Academy Award-qualified short centers on a young Asian-American tomboy navigating the complexities of fitting in at a new school on an Army base. With a subtle yet powerful narrative, Pike sheds light on the often-overlooked…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: CORPSE FISHING – Where life and death intertwine with unsettling realism
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: CORPSE FISHING – Where life and death intertwine with unsettling realismIn Corpse Fishing, Jean Liu plunges us into a haunting world where life and death intertwine with unsettling realism. The film follows twenty-year-old Yan (Harmonie He) as she enters a grim alliance with the enigmatic Old Bo (Jizhong Zhang) to search the Yellow River for her missing father. This stark narrative draws inspiration from the…
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