Aesthetica 2024: Oscar-Shortlisted Films
We are thrilled to share that several films from this year’s Official Selection have been shortlisted for the Oscars. This is a huge achievement, and it highlights the outstanding talent and creativity showcased at Aesthetica Film Festival. We are very proud to see these filmmakers gaining well-deserved recognition on a global stage.
Clodagh, dir. Portia A. Buckley
Official Selection | Drama
Mrs Kelly, a lonely, devout and rigorously honest housekeeper for a local priest, encounters a young girl of extraordinary talent. This meeting sparks a profound internal conflict for Mrs Kelly.
Eternal Father, dir. Ömer Sami
Official Selection | Documentary
Nasar decides to be cryonically frozen upon death. As his family grapples with what this means for their lives, and if they should follow suit, Nasar is forced to reassess what truly matters in life.
I’m Not a Robot, dir. Victoria Warmerdam
Official Selection | Comedy
After a series of unsuccessful attempts to complete a Captcha test, feminist Lara must find the answer to the question of whether she is a robot, and, as such, a possession owned by her own boyfriend.
Wander to Wonder, dir. Nina Gantz
Official Selection | Animation
Mary, Billybud and Fumbleton are the names of three miniature human actors who perform in an 1980s kids TV series: Wander to Wonder. After the creator dies, they are left alone in the studio.
An Orange from Jaffa, dir. Mohammed Almughanni
Muslim International Film Festival Guest Programme
Mohammed, a young Palestinian, is desperately looking for a taxi to take him through an Israeli checkpoint. Trouble ensues when the driver, Farouk, discovers Mohammed has made a big mistake.
