OSCAR Shorts Live Action (2025)

Political and cultural challenges, technical quirks, and matters of extreme injustice are among the subjects of these powerful Academy Award-nominated short films from the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa. A Lien (2023) Dirs. David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz USA, 15min On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process. - Anuja (2024) Dir. Adam J. Graves USA, 22min In English and Hindi with English subtitles Anuja, a gifted nine-year-old girl, and her sister face a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond, and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide. - I’m Not a Robot (2023) Dir. Victoria Warmerdam Belgium/Netherlands, 23min In Dutch with English subtitles A music producer spirals into an existential crisis after repeatedly failing a CAPTCHA test—leading her to wonder whether she might actually be a robot. - The Last Ranger (2024) Dir. Cindy Lee South Africa, 27min 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. - A Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (2024) Dir. Nebojša Slijepčević Bulgaria/Croatia/France/Slovenia, 14min In Croatian with English subtitles Armed Serbian paramilitary forces remove 19 Muslim passengers at a small station in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and then execute them after the train departs. Around 500 passengers witness the event—but just one man stands up for the victims.PT1H40MNR2025-02-21OSCAR Shorts Live Action (2025)"OSCAR Shorts Live Action (2025)"

Showtimes

February 21, 7:00 pm

February 22, 6:30 pm

February 23, 12:00 pm

February 24, 7:00 pm

February 25, 7:30 pm

February 26, 7:00 pm

February 27, 7:00 pm

The Rose Theatre