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119 minutes

Some films in this program contain adult language, adult themes and sensual images. Recommended for persons 17 and up.

The program features a feature-length theatrical presentation for the Academy Award® Short Film – Live Action, showcasing outstanding live action short films from around the world.
Presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi.

Oscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®.

BUTCHER’S STAIN
Dir. Meyer Levinson-Blount | Israel | 26min
Samir, a Palestinian butcher working at an Israeli supermarket, is accused of tearing down the Israeli hostage posters in the break room. Samir sets out to prove his innocence in order to keep his job he desperately needs.

A FRIEND OF DOROTHY
Dir. Lee Knight | United Kingdom | 21min
A tender story of loneliness and unexpected friendships.

JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA
Dir. Julia Aks and Steve Pinder | United States | 12min
A satire on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

THE SINGERS
Dir. Sam A. Davis | United States | 18min
Adaptation of a 19th-century short story written by Ivan Turgenev, in which a lowly pub full of downtrodden patrons connect unexpectedly through an impromptu sing-off.

TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA
Dir. Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata | France, United States | 36min
In a society where kissing is punishable by death, and people pay for things by receiving slaps to the face, Angine, an unhappy woman, shops compulsively in a department store. There, she becomes fascinated by a playful salesgirl.

Relased 2/20/2026, 2026

Genre: Comedy, Drama