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?
Shah & Zam
# Film Synopsis Translation The story follows Zam and Shah, two friends who are not particularly brilliant in their studies. Since their school days, they have been in the worst class, causing trouble for teachers, and becoming enemies of the discipline master. Due to their poor SPM results, no university is willing to accept their applications. Therefore, they want to prove to the villagers that despite only having an SPM qualification, they are capable of succeeding and becoming millionaires. Thus, they begin to undertake various types of work, but each job they attempt fails because of their own problems. Can Shah and Zam prove their success to their village community and become millionaires?
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# Film Synopsis Translation The story follows Zam and Shah, two friends who are not particularly brilliant in their studies. Since their school days, they have been in the worst class, causing trouble for teachers, and becoming enemies of the discipline master. Due to their poor SPM results, no university is willing to accept their applications. Therefore, they want to prove to the villagers that despite only having an SPM qualification, they are capable of succeeding and becoming millionaires. Thus, they begin to undertake various types of work, but each job they attempt fails because of their own problems. Can Shah and Zam prove their success to their village community and become millionaires?
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