ONCE UPON A LINE
Directed by Alicja Jasina
USA | 8 minutes | 2016 | no dialogue
A man leads a monotone, humdrum existence until he suddenly falls in love. His world turns upside-down after he meets a red-haired woman who manages to break his established routine. What follows is a short portrait of a difficult relationship marked by a struggle for control and preserving one’s identity, and finally loss and depression. The ending gives hope for a new beginning and a change of perspective.
Festivals & Awards
Student Academy Award
Oscar-shortlisted animation