2025 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

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NR (Not suitable for younger audiences)
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The Live Action Program runs a total of about 1 hour and 45 minutes and includes all 5 films nominated in the Live Action Short category.

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (13 mins, Croatia)
1993, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces in an ethnic cleansing operation. As they haul off innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them.

Anuja (22 mins, India, USA)
ANUJA tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.

I'm Not a Robot (22 mins, Belgium, Netherlands)
After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara spirals into obsession, haunted by the disturbing question of whether she might actually be a robot.

A Lien (15 mins, USA)
A young couple face up to and deal with a dangerous immigration process.

The Last Ranger (28 mins, South Africa)
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.
Runtime:
104 mins.