In the Shadow of Cypress from Iran wins the OSCAR for the Best Short Animation Film
In the Shadow of the Cypress has ridden a challenging road to being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short. Made in Iran out of the pockets of directors Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, the duo found themselves having to deal with the limitations of their budget alongside a lack of governmental support, sanctions imposed on the country and the devaluation of the Iranian currency. Despite these challenges, In the Shadow of the Cypress is a beautiful film that uses gorgeous, geometric 2D animation to chronicle the relationship between a father and daughter as the former suffers from PTSD.
Skwigly caught up with Molayemi and Sohani to discuss the long process of making the film, narrowing it down to a topic they felt passionate about, and developing the visuals.
