In the Shadow of the Cypress (2023)
2025 Academy Award® Winner for Animated Short Film.
2025 Academy Award® Winner for Animated Short Film.
A former ship captain, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, lives with his daughter in a humble house located by the Persian Gulf. Together, they live an isolated life and have to confront the challenges of a harsh life. Despite the captain's deep desire to be a devoted and caring father, he finds himself unable to fulfill his role and connect with his daughter in the way that he longs to. One morning, their lives change forever when an unforeseen event occurs. Whether this event proves to be a newfound source of hope or an additional burden remains to be seen.