Crust (film)
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| German | Kruste |
| Directed by | Jens Kevin Georg |
| Written by | Jens Kevin Georg |
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Running time | 26 minutes |
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| Language | German |
Crust (German: Kruste) is a 2023 German short film written and directed by Jens Kevin Georg. The 26-minute film about familial expectations has been awarded in various international film festivals, including Odense International Film Festival[1] and Indy Shorts International Film Festival. The film also received a Silver[2] Student Academy Award[3] at the 2024 Student Academy Award Ceremony.
Plot
[edit]12-year-old Fabi feels compelled to prove himself as a true member of his family by acquiring his first scar—a rite of passage upheld by his father and grandfather. Fabi's younger sister, Bea, has already met this expectation, intensifying his sense of urgency and inadequacy.
Release
[edit]Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Awards | Status |
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| 2024 | Student Academy Award | Silver Award for Best Narrative[4] | Won |
| Odense International Film Festival | Best International Short Award[5] | Won | |
| Indy Shorts International Film Festival | Best Narrative Prize[6] | Won | |
| Izmir Short Film Festival | International Competition[7] | Won | |
| Bolton International Film Festival | Best Short Film[8] | Nominated | |
| Dallas International Film Festival | Best Student Short[9] | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "The winners of OFF24 have been found!". OFF - Odense International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Ford, Lily (2024-10-14). "Winners of Student Academy Awards 2024 Revealed at London Ceremony". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "ACADEMY REVEALS 2024 STUDENT ACADEMY AWARD® WINNERS". press.oscars.org. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Jones, Marcus (2024-10-14). "2024 Student Academy Award Winners List Are Announced in London". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "AWARDS FOR GERMAN SHORTS AT ODENSE 2024". www.german-films.de. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "2024 Indy Shorts International Film Festival Announces Academy Award®-Qualifying Winners and Audience Choice Winners". heartlandfilm.prowly.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "25th İzmir International Short Film Festival Reveals Competitors for the Golden Cat Awards". Vurchel.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Crust". boltonfilmfestival.filmchief.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ wilbins, beth (2024-05-08). "Dallas International Film Festival Announces 2024 Grand Jury Prizes and Audience Awards". Dallas Film. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
External links
[edit]- Official Trailer on YouTube.
- Crust at IMDb