Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation— Reviewed
The 92nd Academy Awards had many strong contenders for best animated short. But which Oscar nominated short wins for diversity and inclusion?
Heard In Silence
A young Sri Lankan student struggles to survive in the UK until a priest offers him support and stability. But when trust turns into betrayal, a traumatic event shatters his life. As he walks along a canal, he shares his story with a mysterious figure—only to reveal that the listener is an illusion shaped by his psychological trauma.
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A young Sri Lankan student struggles to survive in the UK until a priest offers him support and stability. But when trust turns into betrayal, a traumatic event shatters his life. As he walks along a canal, he shares his story with a mysterious figure—only to reveal that the listener is an illusion shaped by his psychological trauma.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Kavishka Warnakula
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Runtime:7 minutes
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