Underplayed Gems

Crust (2024)

Crust poster
Original title
Kruste
Country
Germany, Poland
Runtime
26 min
Rated
PG
Rating
6.3 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young person navigates the weight of their family's expectations for their future. The film follows this personal struggle in a quiet, everyday setting.

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What happens

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 and Indy Shorts International Film Festival. The film also received a Silver Student Academy Award at the 2024 Student Academy Award Ceremony. It was shortlisted for the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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