Russian Film Joins Oscar Race for Best Animated Short Film
The filmmaker's latest work, 'The Three Sisters,' draws from Montenegrin folklore to tell the story of three elderly spinsters residing in isolated dwellings on a secluded island. A seafaring tenant's arrival at one dwelling ignites competition among the siblings, catalyzing a rejuvenation that infuses their existence with renewed energy and happiness.
Thursday's announcement revealed nominees for the 98th Academy Awards, with Hollywood set to host the March 15 ceremony. The animated short competes against four other films in its category.
Bronzit, a St. Petersburg native born in 1965, stands as a prominent force in Russian animation after spending decades at Melnitsa Animation Studio. His work—characterized by comedic elements and subtle social commentary—has garnered substantial acclaim across global film festivals. The Academy has twice before recognized his animated shorts: 'Lavatory – Lovestory' in 2009 and 'We Can't Live Without Cosmos' in 2016.
'The Three Sisters' earns its nomination as Russian creators maintain visibility at prestigious international awards ceremonies, even as Western-Russian cultural relations remain fractured following the 2022 Ukraine conflict escalation. In the previous awards cycle, Russian performer Yura Borisov received a best supporting actor nomination for his performance in 'Anora,' helmed by American director Sean Baker, before Kieran Culkin claimed the trophy for 'A Real Pain.'
Moscow has denounced international limitations placed on Russian cultural practitioners as Russophobic censorship, asserting that attempts to "cancel" Russian culture will ultimately fail.
Russian cinema boasts multiple Oscar victories spanning generations. The Soviet Union claimed its inaugural Academy Award in 1943 when 'Moscow Strikes Back' captured best documentary feature. Four Russian or Soviet productions have triumphed in the best international feature category: 'War and Peace' (1969), 'Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears' (1981), and 'Burnt by the Sun' (1994), directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
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