Oscar Shorts: Live Action

Harwood Museum of Art is excited to celebrate the 94th Academy Awards by offering screenings of the Short Film nominees. Over the three days, you can view all the films from the Animation, Live Action, and Documentary categories prior to Oscar night. PLEASE pay special attention to the ratings. These films are for adults only. 

Live Action Short Film Nominees: 

“On My Mind” – Martin Strange-Hansen and Kim Magnusson, Denmark, 18 min.
“Please Hold” – K.D. Dávila and Levin Menekse, USA, 19 min.
“The Dress” – Tadeusz Łysiak and Maciej Ślesicki, Poland, 30 min.
“The Long Goodbye” – Aneil Karia and Riz Ahmed, UK/Netherlands, 12 min.
“Ala Kachuu – Take and Run” – Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger, Kyrgyzstan/Switzerland, 38 min. 

 Total Run Time: 121 minutes 

Rating equivalent of R for adult themes, violence and language. 

The Live Action category features provocative films that investigate varying facets of our human nature. Denmark’s “On My Mind” explores the intricacies of a barmaid’s compassion for a customer and the hostility of her financially conscious boss. A professional is arrested by a drone in the witty science fiction short “Please Hold.” Swiss film “Ala Kachuu – Take and Run” depicts the oppression of forced Kyrgyzstan marriages through the eyes of a nineteen-year-old. Wedding preparations spiral into a fascist attack in “The Long Good Bye.” And finally, “The Dress” tells the story of an inexperienced motel employee whose sense of self is compromised by a dashing truck driver. This evening promises to evoke a range of emotions and insights. 

 Masks are still required at all Harwood events. Please note that this event requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test. More at https://harwoodmuseum.org/visit/covid-safe/