Oscar-Nominated Shorts 2025

Live action 

I saw this section at the Guild Theater in Albuquerque on Feb. 19, 2025.

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The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent: A 13-minute film from Croatia, Bulgaria, France, and Slovenia 

Anuja: A 22-minute film from India and the USA 

I'm Not a Robot: A 22-minute film from Belgium and the Netherlands 

A Lien: A 15-minute film from the USA 

The Last Ranger: A 28-minute film from South Africa 

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All these short films were excellent.  If I had to list these films in descending order, from best to worst, I'd write:

A Lien: A 15-minute film from the USA 

The Last Ranger: A 28-minute film from South Africa 

I'm Not a Robot: A 22-minute film from Belgium and the Netherlands 

Anuja: A 22-minute film from India and the USA 

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent: A 13-minute film from Croatia, Bulgaria, France, and Slovenia 

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I saw this section at the Tower Theater in Sacramento on March 1, 2025.

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Animated 

Magic Candies: A 21-minute film from Japan 

In the Shadow of the Cypress: A 20-minute film from Iran 

Yuck!: A 13-minute film from France 

Wander to Wonder: A 13-minute film from the Netherlands, Belgium, and France 

Beautiful Men: An 18-minute film from Belgium, France, and the Netherlands 

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By and large, I didn't like these animated shorts. Probably the best one was:

Magic Candies: A 21-minute film from Japan 

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I have yet to see these films (below).

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Documentary

Incident: A 30-minute film from the USA 

I Am Ready, Warden: A 37-minute film from the USA 

The Only Girl in the Orchestra: A 35-minute film from the USA