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Virtual: 2021 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation

  • Various Directors
  • Various Countries
  • 2021
  • 94 min.
  • NR
Virtual: 2021 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation
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Part of 2021 Oscar Nominated Short Films.

For the 16th consecutive year, the Belcourt presents the Oscar Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered — Animated, Live Action and Documentary — this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts, and catch the ceremony with us online via A Virtual Red Carpet Evening on Sun, Apr 25.

This year’s Animated program features all five nominated short films, plus a selection of additional animated short films from the shortlist of eligible films to round out a full 94-minute program. Details below.


The films nominated for best animated short films:

Burrow Madeline Sharafian and Michael Capbarat (USA, 6min)
A young rabbit embarks on a journey to dig the burrow of her dreams, despite not having a clue what she’s doing. Rather than reveal to her neighbors her imperfections, she digs herself deeper and deeper into trouble.

Genius Loci – Adrien Mérigeau and Amaury Ovise (France, 16min)
One night, Reine, a young loner, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide.

If Anything Happens I Love You Will McCormack and Michael Govier (USA, 12min)
An elegy on grief, as parents struggle with the loss of their daughter after a school shooting.

Opera Erick Oh (USA, 9min)
Opera is a massive 8K size animation installation project which portrays our society and history, which is filled with beauty and absurdity.

Yes-PeopleGísli Darri Halldórsson and Arnar Gunnarsson (Iceland, 8min)
One morning, an eclectic mix of people face the everyday battle — such as work, school and dishwashing. As the day progresses, their relationships are tested and ultimately their capacity to cope.

Plus these additional animated shorts from the shortlist:

The Snail and the Whale (UK/Germany, 26min)

Kapaemahu (USA, 7min)

To Gerard (USA, 8min)

Rating Guideline: PG-13. In IF ANYTHING HAPPENS, parents mourn their child, killed in a school shooting. GENIUS LOCI contains some language, smoking, and very brief nudity. The program overall, while excellent, deals with some tough issues, and a few of the films are not suitable for children under 12.

The Belcourt Theatre does not provide advisories about subject matter or potential triggering content, as sensitivities vary from person to person.

Beyond the synopses, trailers and review links on our website, other sources of information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense MediaIMDb and DoesTheDogDie.com as well as through general internet searches.


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