For the 20th consecutive year, the MV Film Society has presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 14th. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action, and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2nd. The nominated five films are reviewed below..

THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT – Nebojsa Slijepcevic, 13 min., Croatia (Croatian with English subtitles)

1993, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces in an ethnic cleansing operation. As they haul off innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them.

ANUJA – Adam J. Graves, 22 min., USA (Hindi with English subtitles)

ANUJA tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.

I’M NOT A ROBOT – Victoria Warmerdam, 22 min., Belgium/Netherlands (Dutch with English subtitles)

After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara spirals into obsession, haunted by the disturbing question of whether she might actually be a robot.

A LIEN – Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz, 15 min., USA

A young couple face up to and deal with a dangerous immigration process.

THE LAST RANGER – Cindy Lee, 28 min., South Africa (Xhosa with English subtitles)

When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.

Doors open for admissions 30 minutes prior to screening.

Tickets: $12 General Admission, $9 Member, $7 child (age 14 or younger)

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